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New Product News from Gulden Ophthalmics
Press Contact: Tom Cockley
New Meibomian Gland (MG) Expressor Kit
Quickly and Gently Helps Bring Relief from Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
 Kit can be used effectively by a staff technician or by the doctor –
another time saving tool that helps eye care professionals do their job better
and easier, resulting in enhanced patient care.
ELKINS PARK, PA – Gulden Ophthalmics has introduced a very effective,
easy to use MG Expressor Kit that helps bring relief to patients with Meibomian
Gland Dysfunction. The MG Expressor Kit was conceptualized and developed by
Dr. Mario Gutierrez of San Antonio, Texas. The kit includes gel masks, an ergonomic
expressor tool, and disposable expressor tool covers.
In use, the warmed gel mask is positioned over the patient’s eyelids
to help liquefy the meibomian gland contents. Then the MG Expressor tool is
gently rolled over the eyelids and eyelid margins to help non-invasively express
and decongest the meibomian glands. In just a matter of minutes a staff technician
overseen by the doctor or the doctor can accomplish the treatment, providing
rapid relief to the patient.
With the Gulden MG Expressor Kit, there is no need for topical anesthetics
or cotton tip applicators and the procedure can be easily performed with or
without a slit lamp.
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The kit contains two gel masks that can be easily cleaned and sanitized, the
expressor tool, and a package of [10???] replaceable expressor tool covers.
Additional covers can be ordered separately.
BACKGROUND: The meibomian glands, located in the eyelids, produce secretions
that create the lipid, oily layer of the tear film over the eyes. This film
is crucial in preventing rapid evaporation of the tears. When the glands fail
to produce or secrete oil as a result of a blockage or thickening of the
meibum,
the quality and stability of the tear film deteriorates. As a result, the patient
experiences “dry eye” symptoms even in patients whose dry eye test
results appear normal.
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction is very common and often goes undiagnosed. Even
when diagnosed it is often not treated or is not treated effectively until it
becomes chronic or severe.
It has been reported that many patients who have dry eye symptoms are treated
as if the cause is aqueous deficiency when in fact the primary problem is Meibomian
Gland Dysfunction. It has been estimated in the literature that up to 70% of
chronic dry eyes may actually be Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
To view a Power Point presentation on the MG Expressor Click
here To read a article from the AOA click
here
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