Current practice patterns for cleaning tonometry tips and diagnostic/laser lenses

The authors aimed to investigate current cleaning practices for tonometry tips and diagnostic/laser lenses among ophthalmologists. Their survey revealed that most practitioners prefer using alcohol wipes or swabs, with high-level disinfection (HLD) being uncommon and largely influenced by facility policies rather than safety concerns. The findings suggest that, in the absence of significant evidence linking standard cleaning methods to infection risks, the decision to implement HLD should remain at the discretion of individual ophthalmologists.