The potential of amniotic membrane in eye care

The use of amniotic membrane in wound care has been part of clinical practice for over a century, with its first use in ophthalmology reported in the 1940s.¹ Following World War II, when the need for innovation in wound care was critical, the use of amniotic membrane in healthcare proliferated.  

However, historically there have been multiple significant barriers to its widespread adoption by ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians and other optics professionals in eye care. 

Amniotic membrane holds significant therapeutic promise in a wide range of medical fields due to its natural healing properties. A waste product of birth, amniotic membrane possesses unique structural and rich biological attributes that can provide an environment that is conducive to natural healing and recovery.