title: A simple, convenient tonometer tip disinfection technique.
abstract: A simple tonometer tip disinfection system is described. 10% sodium hypochlorite (household bleach) in a contact lens vial is taped to the base of the Goldmann applanation tonometer. The tonometer tip is then soaked for ten minutes in this vial.
authors.affiliation: Beverly Hills Eye Medical Group, Inc., Los Angeles, California.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Machesney
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Salz
mesh_terms: D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012973:Sodium Hypochlorite; D012996:Solutions; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods*; D014065:Tonometry, Ocular / Q000295:instrumentation*
chemical_list: D012996:Solutions; D012973:Sodium Hypochlorite