New Meibomian Gland (MG) Expressor Kit Quickly and Gently Helps Bring Relief from Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Meibomian Gland (MG) Expressor Kit 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.

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.

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For more information, contact Gulden Ophthalmics, 225 Cadwalader Avenue, Elkins Park, PA 19027-2020
Tel 215-884-8105
Fax 215-884-0418

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