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. 2000;13(35):40-1.

Care of ophthalmic surgical instruments

I Cox¹, S Stevens

Affiliations

PMID: 17491960
PMCID: PMC1705974

Care of ophthalmic surgical instruments

I Cox et al. Community Eye Health. 2000.

. 2000;13(35):40-1.

Authors

I Cox¹, S Stevens

Affiliation

¹ Sister-in-Charge, Kikuyu Eye Unit, P O Box 1021, Kikuyu, Kenya.

PMID: 17491960
PMCID: PMC1705974

No abstract available

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None — Ophthalmic instruments need particularly careful handling Photo: Kikuyu Eye Unit

None — Needle holder tips must meet, allowing the suture to be held securely Photo: Mark Reacher

None — All instruments should be carefully inspected before storing Photo: Kikuyu Eye Unit

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References

1. Stevens S, Cox I. Sterilization and Disinfection. J Comm Eye Health. 1996;9:36–42.
1. Ingrid Cox, Sue Stevens: International Centre for Eye Health; Ophthalmic Operating Theatre Practice : A Manual for Secondary and Tertiary Levels in Developing Countries. In Press.

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