F164 Video Review of Microbial Patient and Operating Room Personnel Sampling and Culture of an Ambulatory Ophthalmological Unit

Presentation of elaborative, novel protocol of personnel and patient nasal and conjunctival mucosa sampling, as well as operating room theater (including intraocular and laser refractive operating rooms) and evaluation of several levels of sterility.  Design, procedures, and outcome results will be discussed in view of improving surgical and postoperative outcomes.