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. 1999;12(30):25-8.

Transmission and control of infection in ophthalmic practice

R Seewoodhary¹, S Stevens

Affiliations

PMID: 17491987
PMCID: PMC1705999

Transmission and control of infection in ophthalmic practice

R Seewoodhary et al. Community Eye Health. 1999.

. 1999;12(30):25-8.

Authors

R Seewoodhary¹, S Stevens

Affiliation

¹ Senior Lecturer (Ophthalmic Biomedical Sciences), Wolfson Institute of Health Sciences, Thames Valley University, Ealing, London W5 2BS.

PMID: 17491987
PMCID: PMC1705999

No abstract available

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None — Lid scrubs are essential for blepharitis management Photo: Pak Sang Lee

None — The correct wearing of caps, masks and gloves is important for control of infection Photo: Murray McGavin

None — Expiry dates on drop bottles must be checked Photo: Pak Sang Lee

None — Good personal hygiene and clean uniforms are important for prevention of infection Photo: Sue Stevens

Figure. 1 — Figure. 1
Possible Chain of Eye Infection

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