Prokera

Prokera® for Dry Eye Relief at eye&I™  – Healing the Eye’s Surface Naturally

At eye&I™, we understand that chronic dry eye syndrome can cause more than discomfort—it can affect your daily life and long-term vision health. That’s why we’re proud to offer Prokera®, an innovative biologic treatment that harnesses the natural healing power of amniotic membrane tissue to restore the ocular surface and reduce inflammation.

What Is Prokera®?

Prokera® is the only FDA-cleared therapeutic device made from amniotic membrane tissue, clinically proven to treat ocular surface disease, including moderate to severe dry eye. It acts like a biologic bandage, placed on the eye to promote healing, reduce inflammation, and restore a healthy tear film.

How Does Prokera® Work?

Prokera consists of a thin, clear amniotic membrane held in place by a soft, ring-like device similar to a contact lens. The amniotic tissue is rich in anti-inflammatory proteins, growth factors, and healing agents that help:

• Reduce redness and irritation
• Repair damaged cells on the cornea
• Improve tear film stability
• Relieve moderate to severe dry eye symptoms
• Promote faster healing of the eye surface

This natural healing accelerates tissue repair and protects the eye from further damage caused by inflammation or dryness.

What to Expect During Prokera Treatment

1. Evaluation – Our optometrists assess your dry eye severity and overall eye health to determine if Prokera is right for you.
2. Placement – The Prokera device is gently placed on one eye during your initial visit—similar to inserting a contact lens.
3. Wear Period – The device typically stays in place for 3–5 days, during which it releases healing factors into the eye.
4. Follow-Up Visit – You’ll return to the clinic for Prokera removal and, if needed, treatment on the second eye.

When Will I See Results?

Many patients notice significant improvement in symptoms within a few days of treatment. Relief may continue to build as the eye heals and inflammation subsides.

Prokera is especially beneficial for those with:

• Chronic or severe dry eye
• Ocular surface damage
• Persistent corneal inflammation
• Post-surgical irritation
• Recurrent erosions or chemical burns

Benefits of Prokera® Treatment

• Rapid relief from dry eye symptoms
• Reduces inflammation at the source
• Promotes long-term corneal healing
• Safe, non-surgical, in-office procedure
• Natural, biologic treatment with regenerative properties
• Complements other dry eye therapies

What are the potential risks and side effects?

Prokera is generally safe and well tolerated, but you may experience:

• Mild discomfort or a foreign body sensation (like a contact lens)
• Minor redness or irritation during the initial wear period
• Rarely, an allergic reaction to the amniotic membrane (extremely uncommon)

Our team will closely monitor your comfort and healing throughout the treatment process.

Schedule a Dry Eye Evaluation at eye&I™

If you're experiencing chronic dry eye symptoms that haven’t improved with artificial tears or other therapies, Prokera may be the advanced solution you’ve been looking for.

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