AMNIOTIC MEMBRANE THERAPY
Amniotic Membrane Therapy for Dry Eyes
Amniotic membrane therapy is a cutting-edge treatment for dry eyes that uses the natural healing properties of amniotic tissue. In this process, a thin layer of amniotic membrane is carefully placed on the eye's surface to support healing, reduce inflammation, and restore the health of the ocular surface. Here's how this innovative treatment helps manage dry eye symptoms:
Source and Processing:
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Amniotic membranes come from the innermost layer of the placenta — the protective tissue that surrounds a baby during pregnancy.
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To ensure they are safe and effective for medical use, these membranes go through careful screening, cleaning, and sterilization processes before being used in treatments like dry eye therapy.
Preparation of Amniotic Membranes:
Amniotic membranes are carefully prepared into thin sheets or patches for medical use. To keep their natural healing properties intact, they are either gently dehydrated or freeze-dried, allowing them to maintain their structure and effectiveness until they’re ready to be used in treatment.
Why consider amniotic membranes?
These natural biological tissues are used in modern eye care to treat moderate to severe dry eye by encouraging healing and reducing inflammation.
Key Benefits:
✨Repairs surface damage to the eyes
✨Shields and protects while healing
✨Calms down chronic inflammation
✨Reduces infection risk
✨Prevents vision-impacting scarring
✨Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties
✨Smooths the eye’s surface for new cell growth
✨Minimizes abnormal blood vessel formation
✨Gives your eyes time to regenerate naturally
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Which Eye Conditions Can Benefit from Amniotic Disk Therapy?
Amniotic disks are used to support healing of the ocular surface when it's been significantly damaged by various eye conditions. They are particularly effective in treating:
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Overuse of contact lenses
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Autoimmune-related eye issues
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Chronic dry eye syndrome
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Recurrent corneal erosions
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Chemical or thermal injuries to the eye
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Persistent epithelial defects
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Certain eye infections
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Keratitis (inflammation of the cornea)
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Corneal ulcers
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Neurotrophic keratopathy
These conditions can impair the eye’s natural ability to heal. Amniotic disks provide a protective and regenerative environment that promotes faster recovery and reduces discomfort.
What to Expect During Amniotic Membrane Placement:
1. Numbing Your Eye. We'll place a numbing eye drop in your eye so you stay comfortable throughout the process.
2. Opening Your Eyelids. We’ll gently hold your eyelids open so we can place the tissue correctly. You may be asked to look straight ahead.
3. Drying the Eye Surface. Your eye’s surface will be gently dabbed to help the membrane stick properly.
4. Placing the Healing Tissue. A very thin, natural tissue (amniotic membrane) will be carefully placed directly on the surface of your eye, right over the irritated or damaged area.
5. Smoothing It Into Place. We’ll gently smooth the tissue to make sure it lies flat and covers the right area.
6. Securing With the Contact Lens. A soft contact lens will be placed over the tissue to keep it in position and protect your eye.
7. Final Check. We'll close your eyelids slowly and ensure everything stays in place. Light pressure is applied to help secure the healing material.