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Do Nots

Don’ts:

While at the eye doctor’s office-

  • Don’t permit use of eye examination equipment unless sanitized in front of you
  • Don’t trust that the eye care professionals have properly cleaned their equipment before you came in the room
  • Don’t agree to use the doctor’s multi-patient use glaucoma check device (tonometer)
  • Don’t permit use of stock bottle or multi-dose office eye droppers
  • Don’t use the black hand held occluder device for your vision test
  • Don’t agree to anything that you feel uncomfortable with
  • Don’t hesitate to reschedule your appointment if the doctor or staff are unable to use disposable products and gloves
  • Don’t reply on 70% isopropyl alcohol wipes for disinfection

While at home

  • Don’t touch your eye after coming in contact with an individual with EKC
  • Don’t touch your eye if infected with EKC, when at all possible
  • Don’t let your child go to school if infected with EKC
  • Don’t scratch your eyes with your fingers
  • Don’t share objects that have some in contact with your eye
  • Don’t shake a lot of hands

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