Do dry eye drops barely help your painful, gritty eyes? Does it feel like there is something stuck in them every day? You might be dealing with severe dry eye, a condition that often does not respond well to standard treatments. That is where amniotic membrane implants come in, offering new hope for lasting relief. This natural therapy calms swelling and promotes healing.
 

What Is This Treatment?

The amniotic membrane comes from the inner layer of a donated placenta. After a healthy C-section, the mother gives full consent for donation. Doctors process and sterilize the tissue to make it safe for medical use. Since it is packed with powerful healing proteins, it naturally reduces swelling and prevents scarring.
 

How It Helps Your Eyes

Severe dry eye often leads to significant damage to the surface of your eyes. The inflammation can become painful and persistent. The amniotic membrane acts like a healing patch over your eye, releasing soothing substances exactly where your eyes need it most. This reduces swelling and helps damaged cells regenerate. Your natural tears can work more effectively when you get a healthier eye surface.
 

Treatment Options Explained

Your eye doctor will choose one of two methods for the implant:
 

• Contact Lens-Style Device (Prokera®) — A clear ring holds the membrane gently in place on your eye. It feels like wearing a large, therapeutic contact lens. The membrane slowly dissolves over several days, and your doctor will remove the ring once healing begins.
• Sutured Graft (like AmbioDisk®) — A small piece of the membrane is placed directly onto the damaged area. Tiny stitches secure it in place. This graft dissolves over a few weeks, making it ideal for more severe surface damage or ulcers.

Most People Notice These Improvements

• Less Pain — You will experience a significant reduction in the burning and grittiness feelings.
• Reduced Redness — Your swelling will calm down steadily.
• Faster Healing — The damaged areas will begin to repair more effectively.
• Better Tears — Your eyes stay comfortable longer.
• Healing Sore Spots — Your stubborn spots will begin to improve.

Is This Right for You?

Consider amniotic membrane therapy if artificial tears or warm compresses are not giving you relief. If your dry eye is limiting daily activities like reading or you are dealing with painful corneal damage, this treatment may be a good fit. When standard treatments just are not enough, it is time to talk to your eye doctor about whether this therapy could work for you.
 

Important Aftercare Instructions

While healing, avoid rubbing your eyes. Use every drop your doctor prescribes and keep up with all follow-up appointments. Wear sunglasses whenever you go outside since the wind and dust can be very irritating. If you notice sudden pain or yellow discharge, call your doctor right away.
 

The Real Results

Amniotic membrane therapy is not a perfect cure, but it is highly effective in breaking the cycle of pain, swelling, and damage. Many patients experience real relief when nothing else has worked. This innovative treatment allows your eyes to heal properly, offering comfort that many have thought was out of reach.
 

For more on amniotic membrane implants, visit Coastal Vision Medical Group. Our offices are in Chino, Irvine, Long Beach, Orange, and Newport Beach, California. You can call (888) 501-4496 today to book an appointment.

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