Recommended practices for cleaning and sterilizing intraocular surgical instruments – Special Report from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses (2007) American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Description

Guidelines detailing recommended practices for cleaning and sterilizing intraocular surgical instruments to prevent Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS), an acute inflammation of the anterior chamber following cataract surgery. The report addresses potential sources of contamination and emphasizes the need for strict instrument management protocols at cataract surgical facilities.