1 Service providers of eye care in developing countries often reach out to the community and provide mass screening programmes combined either with treatment options at that place or the possibility to refer patients to the next eye hospital. The early diagnosis of glaucoma remains a major challenge all over the world but in particular in developing countries, where people generally present too late to save much meaningful vision. Re-usage of the probes appears safe and is helpful in avoiding unnecessary costs. Transmission of possibly infective material through reused probes is significantly less than for reusable Goldmann probes if the same sterilization protocols are applied.
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Cell debris was detected on seven probes three probes were completely free of any residual cell elements. No microorganisms, clumps of cells, or single intact epithelium cells were detected in any of the probes using environmental scanning electron microscopy. No bacterial or fungal growth could be detected in any of the inoculated agar plates or broth tubes. In addition, 10 probes were analyzed using environmental scanning electron microscopy in saturated hydrogen-steam atmosphere after usage and wipe disinfection technique with Sekusept 4% solution or Isopropanol 70%. The used probes were inoculated on broth and culture media. IOP measurements were obtained from 100 healthy eyes. Our study aimed to address the question of microbial transmission risks if the probes are reused. Disposable probes, that are potentially reusable, are recommended by the manufacturer. Recently, a new rebound tonometer has been introduced into the market, which might be useful for glaucoma screenings in developing countries.
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