Amniotic Membrane Therapy for Dry Eye: Insights from Dr. Diana Nguyen

At Lynn Valley Optometry, our team is committed to staying at the forefront of innovation in eye health. We’re proud to highlight a feature by Dr. Diana Nguyen, OD in Dialogues in Dry Eye, where she shares her expertise on the use of amniotic membranes (AM) in treating advanced cases of dry eye.

“Amniotic membrane is unique in that it not only reduces inflammation, but also helps regenerate corneal nerves, restore epithelial health, and stabilize the tear film.” — Dr. Diana Nguyen, Dialogues in Dry Eye (Read full article here)

Figure 1: Before treatment, the eye shows damage from neurotrophic keratitis (NK) and superficial punctate keratitis (SPK), causing irritation and discomfort. Figure 2: After amniotic membrane (AM) treatment, the eye looks healthier with less damage, and the eyelid opens more comfortably thanks to improved healing and relief. (Images courtesy of Dr. Diana Nguyen, OD)

Why This Matters for Dry Eye Patients

Many people with moderate to severe dry eye find that artificial tears and standard treatments aren’t enough. Dr. Nguyen explains that AM can be a solution for:

• Chronic superficial keratitis (SPK)

• Neurotrophic keratitis (damage to corneal nerves)

• Chronic inflammation from autoimmune conditions such as Sjögren’s

  
  

These are the same challenging cases we see at our Dry Eye Center of Excellence, where we take a personalized approach to care.

At Lynn Valley Optometry, our doctors carefully assess which therapy best fits each patient. In many cases, AM is combined with other in-clinic treatments we offer:

• IPL & RF therapy to reduce meibomian gland inflammation and improve tear quality

• Prescription dry eye medications when immune modulation is needed

• Nutritional supplements to support ocular surface health

• Custom home regimens to maintain long-term results

Comprehensive Dry Eye Management : Amniotic Membrane

“AM is rarely used as a stand-alone solution. It’s part of a multimodal approach, tailored to each individual’s condition.”— Dr. Diana Nguyen

This aligns directly with our philosophy at Lynn Valley Optometry. Every dry eye patient journey begins with advanced diagnostics like meibography, tear film analysis, and ocular surface imaging. From there, we design a plan that may include Amniotic Membrane Therapy for Dry Eye alongside treatments like IPL, RF, or specialty contact lenses.

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Explore Your Options: Amniotic Membrane Therapy for Dry Eye

If you’ve been struggling with burning, stinging, fluctuating vision, or chronic eye discomfort, you don’t have to settle for over-the-counter drops alone. Our team, including Dr. Diana Nguyen, is here to guide you through the latest solutions.

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For a deeper dive into Dr. Nguyen’s perspective, read the full article: Dialogues in Dry Eye, Winter 2023.