title: Fibres found during cataract surgery.
abstract: Unwanted fibres found in the operative site during phacoemulsification of cataract surgery may lead to infection, endophthalmitis, blindness and even loss of an eye. This article describes a study to identify the source of these unwanted fibres using scientific investigations. Recommendations for practice are made, based upon the findings.
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pisani
mesh_terms: D001512:Bedding and Linens; D002482:Cellulose / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry / Q000648:ultrastructure; D003116:Color; D032561:Cotton Fiber; D004784:Environmental Monitoring; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000295:instrumentation; D017550:Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared; D013784:Textiles / Q000032:analysis; D014934:Wood
chemical_list: D002482:Cellulose