title: Preventing transmission of infectious diseases including the human immunodeficiency virus in the practice of optometry.
abstract: The risks of acquisition of infectious diseases including the human immunodeficiency virus--1 (HIV) to practitioners and patients in the practice of optometry is discussed. Measures that reduce the risk of contracting or transmitting HIV and other infectious diseases in optometry are presented. Effective disinfection including that for HIV are discussed.
authors.affiliation: VA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO 64188.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Tillman
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Klotz
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Maino
mesh_terms: D003261:Contact Lenses / Q000009:adverse effects; D004203:Disinfection; D015817:Eye Infections / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D009907:Optometry; D012307:Risk Factors; D016635:Universal Precautions