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TJ-CEO 2026 , Vol 21 , Num 1
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Investigation of a Novel Method for High-Level Disinfection of the Tonometer Tip
Aysun Sanal Dogan1, Sücattin İlker Kocamis1, Gizem Kosak2, Aysenur Coban1, Mehmet Morkoc2, Gul Erdem3, Mukaddes Damla Ciftci1
1Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Ophthalmology, Ankara, Turkiye
2Etlik City Hospital, Microbiology, Ankara, Turkiye
3Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Microbiology, Ankara, Turkiye
DOI : 10.37844/TJ-CEO.2026.21.4 Background/Aims: Disinfecting the tip of the Goldmann applanation tonometer with 3% hydrogen peroxide or 10% sodium hypochlorite for 10 minutes, followed by rinsing for 5 minutes, is not practical in busy clinics. This study aimed to explore a new, more practical method for disinfection.

Methods: Ozone (O₃) gas (200 mg/h) and 20-watt, 411 nm blue light were used in the study. A sealed, light- and air-tight box containing an ozone generator and blue light source was used. Petri dishes (r = 9 cm) were inoculated with E. coli ATCC 25922 at concentrations of 10⁷ CFU/mL and 10⁸ CFU/mL by diluting a 0.5 McFarland suspension 1:10, and applying it evenly with a swab. To observe physical effects, 1 cm² polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) plates were also placed inside the box. Experiments were conducted using two bacterial densities (10⁷ and 10⁸ CFU/mL), with three ozone doses (1.335, 2.670, and 5.340 mg/L) and three blue light exposure times (8, 16, and 32 minutes). Each test was repeated twice.

Results: With 10⁷ CFU/mL bacteria, 1.335 mg/L ozone and 8 minutes of blue light reduced colonies by 98.2%; after 32 minutes, no colonies remained. At 10⁸ CFU/mL, 5.340 mg/L ozone and 32 minutes of light reduced colonies by 98.5%.

Conclusions: The combination of ozone and 411 nm blue light achieved dose-dependent disinfection even at high bacterial concentrations (10⁸ CFU/mL). This method appears to be effective under experimental conditions. Keywords : Goldmann tonometer, ozone, disinfection

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