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Abstract:
Surgeons who are exposed to cardiac, vascular and dialysis access, as well as the operating room staff, are at high risk for becoming infected with hepatitis. The virulence of this disease warrants maximum protection for these individuals. The eye is an exposed and documented portal of entry for blood and other potentially infectious debris. We strongly recommend the use of optically clear glasses or goggles in the operating room in order to minimize the danger of contacting a disabling and potentially lethal illness.
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