Talk to Eye Specialist on Amniotoc Membrane Insertion

Dr. Ali Tayyab - Eye Specialist

MBBS, FCPS | Islamabad

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An Amniotic membrane transplant is, as the name suggests, involves taking a
part of the placenta and transplanting it on top of the eye. It acts like a
healing tissue and usually withers away on its own in a about a couple of
weeks. It does have its utility, but its effect will not be permanent if
your brother has diagnosed sjogren's.
However more acceptable options for managing sjorgren's dry eye include:
a) use of tear replacement drops
b) use of Cyclosporin eye drops
c) punctal plugs
d) pilocarpine tablets
e) Autologus serum (serum from patient's blood, centrifuged and converted
to eye drops)

You can talk to your doctor about these options and decide on a course of
action mutually acceptable

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thanks for the brief reply...
currently he is using VISOL and tear replacement drops but the effect lasts only for 15-20 minutes, after that the vision is hazy again.....

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1 month ago

Prof. Dr. Huma Kayani - Eye Surgeon

MBBS, FCPS, FRCS (UK), VR Fellowship (USA), CAAAM | Lahore

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Patient will be needing artificial tears and with time other things to manage dry eye.

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thanks for the reply ma'am....
so there is no use of getting the procedure done????
He is using tear substitutes after every 15-20 minutes, after that the vision is hazy again....

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1 month ago

Thanks team marham 

Can be commented upon after detailed checkup of the patient

And need of plugs or membrane
Visit heal eye centre by appointment for your checkup and prescription