Publications by authors named "Muhammed Ali Mutlu"
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFBacterial contamination of multi-use tear drops, gels, and ointments.
Cont Lens Anterior Eye
December 2023
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the bacterial contamination of multi-use tear drops, gels, and ointments that patients use at home.
Method: A total of 271 multi-use containers used by 168 patients were examined. Conjunctival culture samples were obtained from patients who used tear drops, gels, and ointments that were found to be contaminated.
Bacterial contamination of multi-use antibiotic steroid eye ointments and drops.
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- A study aimed to examine bacterial contamination in frequently used antibiotic steroid eye ointments and drops, analyzing 410 samples from various pharmaceutical companies among 185 patients.
- The findings revealed a 5.6% contamination rate overall, with higher rates in steroid ointments (14.9%) compared to drops (3%), indicating ointments are more prone to bacterial growth.
- Contamination was more common in patients with eye conditions and notably absent in users with higher education levels; preservatives helped reduce bacterial growth on container caps but not in the actual medication.