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Chemical disinfectants in ophthalmic practice
Shefali R Parikh1, Rajul S Parikh1
1Consultant, Shreeji Eye Clinic and Palak's Glaucoma Care Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
|February 17, 2021
Summary
Ophthalmic instruments can spread infections like COVID-19. Chemical disinfectants are crucial for decontaminating equipment and preventing disease transmission in eye care settings.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Disease Control
- Healthcare Epidemiology
Background:
- Ophthalmic instruments pose a risk for healthcare-associated epidemics.
- Contact tonometry is linked to nosocomial keratoconjunctivitis outbreaks.
- SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) can transmit via tear film, highlighting instrument contamination risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review common chemical disinfectants used in ophthalmic practice.
- To emphasize the role of disinfection in preventing cross-infections from ophthalmic instruments.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of chemical disinfectants.
- Discussion of disinfection protocols in ophthalmology.
Main Results:
- Chemical disinfection is a primary method for decontaminating ophthalmic instruments and surfaces.
- Various chemical agents are effective against different pathogens.
Conclusions:
- Effective chemical disinfection of ophthalmic instruments is essential for patient safety.
- Proper decontamination protocols mitigate the risk of infectious disease transmission in eye clinics.
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