Regan, K., J. Gottlieb, M. Altaweel, M. Mititelu, B. Blodi, T. Nork, K. Stepien, and J. Chang. Alcohol Pads and Nonsterile Gloves in Preparation of Aflibercept. Ophthalmol Retina, 2020, p. Epub PubMed Text.
Abstract
Use of nonsterile gloves and an alcohol pad does not significantly impact the contamination of the rubber septum of the aflibercept vial. Other contamination points might instead be explored for endophthalmitis risk.