Is microbiological analysis of donor cornea transport culture media necessary

PurposeTo investigate microbial contamination of the transport medium. Examination of corneoscleral rims is not included in this series.MethodsTransport media of 63 consecutive grafts done at Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology, Glasgow, were collected for microbial examination.ResultsNone of the culture plates showed any growth after prolonged culture, and microscopy was negative in 100% of cases.ConclusionsRoutine culture of transport media may not be necessary.