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Evaluation of microbial contamination of canine plasma eyedropper bottles following clinical use in canine patients.

Rachel A StraussUlrike GenschelRachel A AllbaughLionel SebbagGil Ben-Shlomo
Published in: Veterinary ophthalmology (2018)
Novelia® bottles may decrease contamination of plasma eye drops used clinically. However, while microbial contamination of plasma bottles was documented, no clinically relevant complications were observed. This study supports safe use of plasma eye drops for up to 2 weeks when refrigerated and dispensed from either Novelia® or standard eyedropper bottles.
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