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February 26, 20260 citations

Bacterial Contamination of Veterinary Surgical Microscopes in Referral Ophthalmology Practice and a Survey of Cleaning Protocols-A Pilot Study.

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RSR ShorrockOWOliver WilliamsSFS-M Frosini

Key Points

  • The aim is to investigate bacterial contamination of surgical microscopes and assess current cleaning practices in veterinary ophthalmology.
  • Conducted a pilot study on bacterial contamination of surgical microscopes.
  • Surveyed cleaning protocols used in veterinary practice.
  • Collected samples from critical contact areas of the microscopes.
  • Identified bacterial presence primarily from normal skin microbiota.
  • Observed variability in cleaning methods among practices.
  • Suggested the need for standardized, effective cleaning protocols.

Abstract

Surgical ophthalmic microscopes may be a source of opportunistic pathogens derived primarily from normal mammalian skin microbiota, particularly in areas contacted by the surgeon. Cleaning protocols of surgical microscopes in veterinary practice vary and further study into effective cleaning methods is warranted.

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Shorrock et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699fe33695ddcd3a253e6ec4https://doi.org/10.1111/vop.70162
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