A simple, convenient tonometer tip disinfection technique.
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.
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Beverly Hills Eye Medical Group, Inc., Los Angeles, California.
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D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012973:Sodium Hypochlorite; D012996:Solutions; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods*; D014065:Tonometry, Ocular / Q000295:instrumentation*
D012996:Solutions; D012973:Sodium Hypochlorite