CDC consultations related to ophthalmic practices and settings, January 2016-December 2023.
Kevin Bryant SpicerJoseph F PerzKiran M PerkinsPublished in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2024)
Consultations with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion revealed patient harms associated with ophthalmic care. Adherence to core infection prevention and control principles, tailored guidance for ophthalmic settings, and compliance with manufacturing and compounding standards could decrease adverse events and patient exposures to contaminated products.