Re: Sterilization of lens fungus


"NoSpam" <NoSpam@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hello,

If one believes in sterilization techniques to arrest growth and
prevent
regrowth it might be best to consider ethylene oxide sterilization.
This
is a well proven and accepted technique to sterilize medical
instruments
including sigmoidoscopes, colonoscoscopes and bronchoscopes which
contain delicate optical components.

It is very unlikely that damage will occur on a still usable lens. I
am sure
that with proper explanation contacts can be found to add a lens to a
routine load of instruments.

This method of course will not remove any already existing growth,
but will kill it.

GR.


I use hydrogen peroxide solution with soap and/or other cleaners for
lenses, it's hard to tell how well it works but I think it does kill
mold spores and prevent growth. I have put binoculars in an oven at 160°
F for about a half hour and I think it kills mold between lenses and at
least keeps it from getting worse, but I didn't see any adverse effect
on the optics (some of the casing peeled off.)

BTW does anyone know where I can get hydrogen peroxide solution (not
gel) higher than 3%?


.

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