Amniotic membrane (amnion) is the innermost layer of the amniotic sac, which surrounds the baby during pregnancy1. Amniotic membrane has been considered an adjunctive treatment for ocular surface conditions since the 1990s2, historically dependent on a surgical setting because sutures or glue were required to secure the transplant1. However, advances in amniotic membrane preservation, storage and application methodologies now provide the capacity to transplant the tissue without the need for surgery. Bespoke contact lenses and loading vehicles are used to secure the tissue on the ocular surface, allowing ambulatory, ‘in-office’ access3.
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