PubMed ID: 32768034
Author(s): Regan KA, Gottlieb JL, Altaweel MM, Mititelu M, Blodi BA, Nork TM, Stepien KE, Chang JS. Alcohol pads and nonsterile gloves in preparation of aflibercept. Ophthalmol Retina. 2020 Aug;4(8):853-854. doi: 10.1016/j.oret.2020.04.006. PMID 32768034
Journal: Ophthalmology. Retina, Volume 4, Issue 8, Aug 2020
Use of nonsterile gloves and an alcohol pad does not significantly impact the contamination of the rubber septum of the aflibercept vial. Other contamination points might instead be explored for endophthalmitis risk.