New compact, low-cost Dual Luedde Diagnostic Exophthalmometer
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New Product News from Gulden Ophthalmics
Gulden Introduces a New Compact, Low-Cost
Dual Luedde Diagnostic Exophthalmometer
Device helps vision care professionals measure abnormal protrusion of the eye – which can often indicate serious health conditions.
ELKINS PARK, PA — Gulden Ophthalmics – a company with over 70 years experience and service providing ophthalmic devices for professionals that save time and help provide better patient care – has introduced a new, small compact size exophthalmometer that provides advantages over competitive devices, yet is priced significantly less.
The Dual Luedde Exophthalmometer from Gulden is a diagnostic tool that reliably measures the exophthalmos – the distance between the apex (front surface) of the cornea compared to the external orbital canthus (orbital notch). By measuring and comparing the eye’s exact protrusion out of the orbit (degree of proptosis) and tracking its degree of forward or backward displacement the vision care professional can assess retrobulbar, space-occupying conditions such as inflammation, hemorrhaging, orbital lesions and tumors, or Graves disease. The Dual Luedde Exophthalmometer requires no special techniques, skills, or extensive training.
The normal range is between 12 mm and 21 mm and a difference between the eyes greater than 2 mm is considered significant in the treatment of diseases affecting the exophthalmos. The Dual Luedde Exophthalmometer provides the ability to measure both eyes, similar to the Hertel exophthalmometer, but the Gulden device is priced approximately one half or less of the cost of the Hertel Exophthalmometer.
In clinical testing the Dual Luedde demonstrated results comparable to the Hertel Exophthalmometer. The study indicated that “The Luedde exophthalmometer has a number of advantages over the Hertel exophthalmometer, and represents a simple, inexpensive and equally reliable means of evaluating clinically the anteroposterior position of the eye in the orbit.”
The Dual Luedde Exophthalmometer from Gulden includes a sturdy metal backbone and two clear side scales that make measurement easy and quick. The head width adjustment includes a scale to permit repeatable setting of the distance from right to left orbital notch.
Included with the Dual Luedde Exophthalmometer are detailed instructions for use and a protective storage case.
For more information about this product and its use, visit Gulden’s website or contact
Gulden Ophthalmics 225 Cadwalader Avenue Elkins Park, PA 19027-2020
Tel 215-884-8105 Fax 215-884-0418
www.guldenophthalmics.com email: info@guldenophthalmics.com
