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What Is Syntonic Phototherapy?
Syntonic phototherapy is a simple, non-invasive light therapy treatment that has been around for more than 70 years.
Children’s myopia risk linked to smartphone use, study says
Researchers found an association between myopia and prolonged smartphone use, begging the question.
Foreign Body Removal Start to Finish
Located in a city with a large shipyard, our office has its fair share of foreign body removal patients.
Seven Myths About Sunglasses That Could Damage Your Vision
Nation’s ophthalmologists debunk common myths, offer tips to promote smart eye health choices.
Therapy for common vision disorder fails to improve children’s reading test scores
Results from a clinical trial funded by the National Eye Institute (NEI) show that while vision therapy can successfully treat convergence insufficiency.
Important coronavirus updates for ophthalmologists
A message from Academy CEO, David W. Parke II, MD, on reopening ophthalmology care.
Intraorbital foreign body: Weighing factors for care
Whether an intraorbital foreign body is vegetative or metallic and anteriorly or posteriorly located influences.
Is a future without glasses or contacts possible?
Tired of wearing glasses or contacts? Vision-correction surgery might be a good option for you.
Use of intraocular lenses relatively safe for treatment of cataracts in infants ages 7 to 24 months old
Primary insertion of an intraocular lens during pediatric cataract surgery is the standard of care for children age 2 years and older.
Nation’s Leading Medical Specialty Organizations Applaud Congressional Leaders’ Introduction of Legislation to Improve Oversight and Transparency in Prior Authorization
WASHINGTON, A coalition of eight national medical specialties today pledged support for the bipartisan Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2019
Google Research Shows How AI Can Make Ophthalmologists More Effective
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, diagnosing disease faster and potentially with greater accuracy than physicians.
Who Does What: 5 Key Roles in the Ophthalmic Practice
Every ophthalmic practice runs operations a bit differently, but most involve several key roles.
Relying on Dr. Google to Diagnose Eye Problems may be Dangerous to Your Health
Study shows popular online symptom checker was incorrect 74 percent of the time, often assesses symptom severity incorrectly.
Surgeon meets challenges of performing gene therapy
Audina M. Berrocal, MD, of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, performed the 1-hour surgery in a Florida boy with Leber congenital amaurosis.
Blepharitis
Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelash follicles, causing the eyelid margins, or rims, to become red and swollen.
Benefits of Pistachios for Eyes
Pistachios may help reduce the risk of eye conditions.
Patients with moderate, severe glaucoma may benefit from MIGS
The Xen gel stent has been shown to reduce IOP and the number of medications in this group.
5 Essential Management Skills For Running A Successful Optometric Practice
A lot of skill goes into properly diagnosing and caring for a patient’s ocular health. Most of these skills are learned through years o...
How to Make Money in Optometry as a Successful Optometrist
This was not my answer nor was it my primary reason for choosing my profession.
Opening a Private Optometry Practice – Everything You Need to Know
This is a sponsored post by Vision Source®, a supporter of NewGradOptometry & new graduate optometrists!
U.S. News Highlights the Value of Ophthalmologists
Do you know what the difference is between ophthalmologists and optometrists? A medical degree and many more years of training, for starters.
How to Build a Dry Eye Center of Excellence
From technology to education to the latest clinical research, experts weigh in on how to create a practice specialty that’s patient-focused.
Great Tips from Think About Your Eyes.Com
Experts estimate 50% to 90% of computer users experience some degree of eyestrain or other symptoms of computer.
How the Japanese treat allergic conjunctivitis
Allergy, Allergy, Dry Eye, Modern Medicine Cases, Modern Medicine Feature Articles, Modern Medicine News, Modern Medicine Now Top Story.
AOA Optometry Meeting Denver
Sponsored By: American Optometric Association and American Optometric Student Association
Fight for Sight awards new grants for 13 vital eye research projects
Fight for Sight, the leading eye research charity, has awarded grants totaling over £180,000 for thirteen vital research projects
No strategies exist to lower glaucoma risk; healthy habits offer starting point
Although there are no proven strategies to prevent glaucoma, it is a subject worth discussing—particularly with the current renaissance.
American Optometric Association
To provide the highest quality continuing education and the most current vision science research, the Academy’s annual meeting includes nearly 300 hours.
Preparing for changes in ophthalmology facing changes in ophthalmology practice
Ophthalmologists are under increasing pressure to see more and more patients and provide optimal outcomes.
The Cost of Reusable vs. Disposable Laryngoscopes
Dewayne Whitener, Performance Improvement Specialist, Southeast Health Southeast Health, a 265 bed hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Our Story
Medical Device Purchase started as a father-son business in 2009 with the goal of revolutionizing the purchase process in the eye care industry.
MDP is Proud to Announce a Joint Venture with Espiant Technology to Bring the World’s Best Digital Acuity System
Medical Device Purchase is proud to bring a digital acuity system that can be completely controlled by your smartphone.
Helping the underprivileged to see Some logistical considerations when setting up ‘eye camps’
Roughly 300 million people are visually impaired—38 million of whom are blind and most of whom live in so-called developing countries.
Gastric Mucin from Pigs May Relieve Dry Eyes in Humans
Background An estimated 10% of adults have dry eye syndrome (keratoconjunctivitis sicca), a common ocular disease that occurs even more frequently.
Demand for Disposable Designs Will Fuel Surgical Instruments Market
Aging populations and greater access to health care are spurring increases of 4 percent per year in ophthalmic surgeries worldwide through 2022.
Storytelling – Why Some Business Ideas Catch On and Others Don’t
Why Some Business Ideas Catch On and Others Don’t..
How MDP Laryngoscopes Stack Up Against the Competition
COMPARISON CHART FOR REUSABLE HANDLES
MDP Single Use Instruments
Hospitals and surgery centers often stick with the same vendors and products that they’ve been using for decades.
Ophthalmic Instrument Manufacturing
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Hospitals Use Logistics to Cut Medical Device Costs
Hospitals—having spent the better part of the past decade working with their surgeons to narrow the variety of cardiovascular, orthopedic.
Imaging technique can see you think
Fast fMRI has been used to image rapidly fluctuating brain activity during human thought. fMRI measures changes in blood oxygenation.
MDP Microsurgical Knives
With the wide variety of blade dimensions and geometries available, our disposable line is ready to meet your most demanding surgical requirements.
Ophthalmology Devices Market Growth & Key Factors Driving The Industry
Ophthalmology devices market is seeing an upward trend due to rise in ageing population and increased focus on healthcare.
Four Tips to Make Sure Kids’ Eyes and Vision Are ‘Grade A’ This School Year
SAN FRANCISCO – With back-to-school time around the corner, parents will be scrambling to buy new school supplies.
Project C.U.R.E
Medical Device Purchase is a proud sponsor of Project C.U.R.E. as we look to help deliver health and hope to the world.
The MDP Warranty
All MDP products are backed by our lifetime warranty against corrosion from the date of purchase provided all guidelines recommended for sterilizing.
Medical Device Purchase Laryngoscopes
Use our reusable German quality stainless steel laryngoscope with our improved long life and energy efficient fiber optic LED lighting.
Strategies for Medical Device Manufacturers to Address Hospital Value Analysis
As healthcare reform encourages hospitals to look more critically at what they purchase, device makers must prove their products’ worth.
The New Commerce: How Sales Models are Changing in Medical Devices
An enormous change is on the horizon for medical device companies. For years many device companies have built their commercial models around a combination.
Testing Children For Color Blindness
Giving 4-year-olds a test at school might seem a tad early, but when the testing is for color blindness, the results may very well help color blind children succeed in class.
Emotions trigger facial expressions that harness useful light properties
Researchers say our eyes widen when we are fearful to allow more light and a wider visual field so that we can identify the cause of our fear.
Our Titanium Advantage
Titanium is much stronger than stainless steel, which makes it longer lasting.
How Iphone May Replace Slit Lamp Photos
In comparing conventional slit lamp photography with iPhone images, it was found the smartphone produces.
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How to Improve Efficiency for your Ophthalmology Practice
Use Performance Dashboard Reports to Help Maximize Operational Efficiency
This system helps your team focus only on those areas that d...
Accelerating Innovation in Medicine (The AIM Act)
Enhancing Access, Research, and Medical Innovation Barriers in the Current Law The newest, most innovative medical technologies.
What Impact will the AIM Act have on Ophthalmology?
Here are some medical technology examples in the field of ophthalmology that can benefit from the AIM Act.
3 Things Doctors Should Know About Obamacare
Health care reform will bring about sweeping changes for physicians in 2014, when provisions in the Affordable Care Act.
Free Shipping of $1000 orders or more
Right now get free shipping when you place an online order of $1000.00 or more!
Competitive advantages of our new Bimanual Aspiration and Irrigation Handpieces
Exclusive, replaceable tip…which means that the customers can save a lot of money by replacing.
What Causes Macular Degeneration?
Aging: Approximately 10% of patients 66 to 74 years of age will have findings of macular degeneration.
Single Use Instruments
Our disposable products come in individually vacuum-sealed packaging and are sterilized by ETO or gamma-ray.
Customization
We ensure every product we sell is perfectly matched to our customers’ specific requirements and specifications.
MDP Discount Special
Right now use the code “MDP” at check out and get 10% off your next purchase! This offer expires February 28th.
Microsurgical Knives
MDP is an industry leader in microsurgical knives. Our knives are made in the United States with precision you can see, and quality yo...
New Report Discovers Ophthalmology Devices Markets Worth $16.2 billion
Ophthalmology Devices and Drugs Market report categorizes global ophthalmology devices market based.
Top Selling Microsurgical Knives for MDP
MPD 52-1501 15 Degree Stab Blade
MPD 52-2761 2.75mm Phaco Slit Knife – Angled
FDA OKs First Gel Sealant for Use in Cataract Surgery
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first gel sealant for use in cataract surgery with intraocular lens placement.
What separates us from our competition?
Our flagship line of microsurgical instruments are manufactured from martensitic stainless steel from Germany (AISI1, 421, 440, 442C).
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Product Maintenance Tips
Please do not allow blood, tissue, or saline to dry on instruments.