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Asking For Brother, Male 22, toba Tek Singh

Aoa my brother has a eye condition, previously he has been getting the treatment for conjunctivitis for the past many years, now a doctor has diagnosed him with dry eye.... ANA is done and the titre is 1:320 suggesting Sjogren's , RA factor is negative.... our main concern,right now is dry eye bcz his vision is deteriorating..... now the doctor has prescribed amniotic membrane insertion.... can anyone plz guide me regarding the prognosis especially the visual acuity and inns and outs of procedure Thanks

Eye Specialist in Islamabad - Dr. Ali Tayyab

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

Family Medicine in Faisalabad - Dr. Azka Shafqat
Dr. Azka Shafqat - Family Medicine

MBBS, MCPS (Family Medicine) | Faisalabad | Book Appointment

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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.....

6 years ago

Eye Surgeon in Lahore - Prof. Dr. Huma Kayani

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.

Family Medicine in Faisalabad - Dr. Azka Shafqat
Dr. Azka Shafqat - Family Medicine

MBBS, MCPS (Family Medicine) | Faisalabad | Book Appointment

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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....

6 years ago

Family Medicine in Faisalabad - Dr. Azka Shafqat

Dr. Azka Shafqat - Family Medicine

MBBS, MCPS (Family Medicine) | Faisalabad

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Thanks team marham 

Eye Specialist in Lahore - Asst. Prof. Dr. Rizwan Ahmad Ch

Asst. Prof. Dr. Rizwan Ahmad Ch - Eye Specialist

MBBSFCPSMRCSFRCSFCPS VITREO RETINA | Lahore

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

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