Quick, Reliable Pupil Testing for All
For over a year, I have been working with Dr. Joe Ruskiewicz of Salus University (PCO) to develop a device which streamlines and standardizes pupil measurement and testing. We call the device (pictured below) the APT (Accurate Pupil Tester). The APT is two devices in one: a pupilometer and an automated […]
When the Eye Drops Don’t Go In
For drop-based glaucoma treatment to be effective, the patient must adhere to the dosage regimen and apply the medication correctly. The problem is that this doesn’t always happen. Drops are often installed improperly, not used, or not taken according to the prescribed regimen. Improper installation of drops can be a huge waste of money. One […]
How to Communicate with Older Patients
As an eye care professional, you may have noticed that a good number of your patients are over the age of 65. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10,000 people each day turn age 65. Age makes a difference on how often you will be seeing your patients. On average, people over the age of 65 […]
The Future of Eye Health: Stem Cells
Going to the dentist doesn’t evoke warm and fuzzy feelings. Especially when it comes to wisdom tooth extraction. However, new research from the University of Pittsburgh shows that stem cells from dental pulp can be transformed into corneal cells. The research was published in the journal STEM CELLS Translational Medicine is good news for those […]
Gulden Partners with Temple Students to Extend Learning Beyond the Classroom
Gulden Ophthalmics, a small Philadelphia area business which designs and manufactures medical devices for optometrists and ophthalmologists, recently had the opportunity to partner with four students who are completing their Capstone course in International Business. The students (Rosa, Josiah, Steve, and Andi) are about to complete their last spring semester at Temple University. As part […]
Googling Symptoms
The Internet is great. There is so much information out there, you can learn about anything without leaving the confines of your comfy chair. Some of the information people look up while they are online includes medical conditions. There are many great websites that allow people to learn more about medical conditions such as diabetes, […]
Promote Ophthalmic Professions!
Chances are good that you enjoy working as an optometrist or ophthalmologist. The eyecare field mixes medical science with helping others to create a career that leads to a lot of personal satisfaction. How often do you talk about your work with people who aren’t your patients? If it is not often, then that needs […]
Low Vision and Blindness Aren’t The End of The Story
While gains have been made in treating conditions such as glaucoma and cataracts and the use of bionics has shown promise with some forms of blindness, the fact remains that there are times when the interventions fail and a person either loses functional vision or becomes totally blind. When that happens do you mention to […]
Keep Patients Happy with Good Customer Service
You have to admit, one of the nice things about working in optometry/ophthalmology is the range of styles in eyeglass frames. There are aviator, horn rimmed, harlequin, schoolboy and the list goes on. It is this choice that gives some measure of control to patients, as well as a lot of satisfaction. After all, patients […]
Is there a gorilla hiding in your practice?
We often fail to recognize hidden, unexpected factors in our lives. It’s been said that focusing too much of our attention in a particular area may cause us to miss the obvious. This phenomenon is called “inattentional blindness” and simply being aware of the phenomenon is an important first step toward reducing its effects. Study […]