Transmission question

[Gerrysmith]

I am a technician at an ophthalmologists office. I was putting away some tools after a patient had a piece of metal removed from their eye and caught my glove. I did not puncture my skin. Being paranoid, I set the gloves aside to examine at a later time to ensure no puncture occurred. I then took the gloves home to ensure no punture had occurred. Having previously had a needle stick injury, I was very nervous about a potential skin break. The patient did not have a history of Hepatitis A/B/C or HIV per his chart.

I cleaned the areas of my home were the gloves were examined with a 1/10 part bleach/water solution. I am fearful some corneal tissue may have touched the gloves and was infected with a transmissable disease.

Any thoughts?

[Trinity4]

Glad you love your occupation and I hope you find a good middle ground in dealing with infectious disease.

Trinity

[Gerrysmith]

Thanks for your response. I happen to love my job, just got very paranoid after the initial incident. I may seek some counseling on the issue.

[Trinity4]

No puncture, no risk of contracting hepc.  Hepc is only transmitted by blood to blood contact.  Given your profession and the fact that you are paranoid about transmittable diseases isn't exactly a great combination.  

Perhaps working in some other capacity besides the health care will help ease your fears.

Good Luck,
Trinity