Eye Shields Donated By Gulden Help Save US Troops’ Eyesight
Gulden donated 500 Eye Shields when I learned that US troops did not have them in first aid kits. An Eye Shield can be found in the first aid kits of all U.S. sailors, Marines, and airmen according to an article in MilitaryTimes.com. They are used when a facial injury endangers a soldier’s, Marine’s, or sailor’s eyesight. But US […]
One of the goals in the management of ocular (uveal) melanoma is monitoring and measuring the risk of metastasis. Here’s information about a gene expression profile test that addresses this.
Did you know that uveal melanoma (UM), also known as ocular or choroidal melanoma, is the most common form of eye cancer? Uveal melanoma arises from parts of the uveal tract — the choroid, ciliary body, or iris. Castle Biosciences (www. CastleBiosciences.com), with analytical laboratories in Phoenix, Arizona, provides the DecisionDx-UM test that measures the […]
Are you treating patients with Hepatitis C? Accepted treatment regimen is associated with retinopathy, especially in those with hypertension.
Did you know that patients with hepatitis C, being treated with pegylated interferon (one of the most accepted treatment regimens) might be subject to severe retinopathy? Diligence is warranted with any patient with hepatitis C. If you uncover a patient afflicted with hepatitis C, ask about their treatment regimen. Treatment with pegylated interferon alpha (PegIFNα) […]
The Macula Vision Research Foundation Recent SupportSight® Seminar: Informative, Enlightening, and Visionary
The Macula Vision Research Foundation held its Philadelphia Region SupportSight® Seminar this month with an informative and impressive lineup of speakers and topics. Topics ranged from discussion of dry and wet macular degeneration, the AREDS1 and AREDS2 nutraceutical research and recommendations, and stem cell research, to low vision aids and how low vision specialists can […]
Cholesterol-lowering statins linked with development of cataracts – diabetics on statins may be even at greater risk.
Did you know that patients on statins might be more prone to cataracts? It’s been estimated that one in four adults 45 years and older now takes a cholesterol-lowering statin drug. Although the benefits of statins are well known, new evidence indicates that statin users are more than 50% likelier to develop age-related cataracts according […]
Saving Eyesight Through New Tools #2: Continuous IO Pressure Monitors – A Report from the CARES Conference @ Wills Eye Institute
How would you like to be able to monitor a glaucoma patient’s intraocular (IO) pressure every day? Although at the present time glaucoma cannot be cured, it can often be treated by controlling intraocular (IO) pressures. Controlling IO pressures can save vision. But how often can you, or do you, check your patients’ pressure? Is […]
A personal journey to Isaac-battered Louisiana
I am always so pleased that the vision care professionals we deal with – our customers – are in the ”business” to help people. Several years ago I decided to join the amazing corps of American Red Cross volunteers that mobilize to help people here and around the world, providing relief to victims of disasters. […]
Great, early news about an innovative product! BLiNK uses eye movements for hands-free computer control – especially valuable for physically challenged patients.
I recently was introduced to an amazing product – the BLiNK eye-movement computer controller. This wireless, lightweight, portable, clip-on device allows someone to control their computer or tablet using just eye movements – no need for a keyboard, mouse, trackball, or touch screen. Imagine how this hands-free device can help physically impaired and challenged patients […]
Doctors and patients need to be wary of “bad science.”
Unite For Sight® is a non-profit global health delivery organization that empowers communities worldwide to improve eye health and eliminate preventable blindness. Its very impressive record includes over 1,400,000 patients served; 54,577 sight-restoring surgeries performed; and 8,500 fellows trained. I read in one of its blog entries (www.blog.uniteforsight.org) a post on “bad science” and how […]
Meet Sean Cockley. He’s here to help you with product quality, technical questions, and sales service and support.
I am very proud to introduce Sean Cockley, 4th generation of the Gulden family, and your contact for technical and quality questions, as well as product information and support at Gulden. Although Sean began working at Gulden full time this past year, if you ask him when he started at Gulden, he will probably tell you […]