Are high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters and laminar air flow necessary in operating rooms to control acute post-operative endophthalmitis?

Purpose: To compare the five-year incidence of acute post-operative endophthalmitis following cataract surgery, between centers with and without laminar air flow and high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in operating rooms.

Methods: Retrospective analysis of medical records of patients operated in a single network of a tertiary and four secondary hospitals across north India. Cases of endophthalmitis were identified from the records between January 2013 and June 2018.

Awareness regarding eye donation among staff of a tertiary eye care hospital in North India.

Purpose: To assess the awareness, knowledge and attitude regarding eye donation in staff of a tertiary eye care hospital in North India.

Methods: A prospective, cross-sectional study was conducted on the employees of a tertiary eye care centre (urban area) along with its four secondary centres (rural area). Socio-demographic profile, awareness, knowledge and attitude of 507 employees regarding eye donation were evaluated through a pretested, self-administered questionnaire.

Eye donation in north India: Trends, awareness, influences and barriers.

Purpose: To understand trends, awareness, influences and barriers to eye donation in Indian society.

Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in Delhi from March 2017 to February 2018. About 10 hospitals collaborated with the Eye Bank under Human Cornea Retrieval Program (HCRP).