What Is Prokera and How Can It Help With Dry Eye Disease?

If you're dealing with persistent dry, irritated, or blurry eyes, you've likely tried artificial tears, warm compresses, or other over-the-counter remedies. But when those options don’t bring lasting relief, it may be time to consider something more advanced—like Prokera®.

Let’s break it down in simple terms so you can understand how this innovative treatment works, and why it might be exactly what your eyes need.
 

What Is Prokera?  

Prokera is a small, soft medical device that looks a bit like a large contact lens, but it does so much more.

What makes Prokera unique is that it contains a cryopreserved amniotic membrane, a natural tissue with powerful healing properties. This tissue helps reduce inflammation, promote healing, and restore the surface of your eye, especially in people with moderate to severe Dry Eye Disease.

The amniotic tissue used in Prokera comes from donated placental tissue after healthy childbirth and is carefully preserved to retain its natural healing proteins. It’s the only FDA-cleared amniotic membrane product for eye care.
 

What Does It Treat?  

Prokera is used to treat a variety of eye surface conditions, including:

• Moderate to severe Dry Eye Disease

• Chronic eye irritation or inflammation

• Recurrent corneal erosions

• Damage after surgery or injury

• Corneal ulcers

• Chemical burns and more

If your dry eyes are causing pain, blurry vision, or aren’t responding to regular treatments, Prokera could be a great next step.
 

How Does Prokera Work?  

Think of Prokera as a bandage that heals. It sits gently on your eye and delivers healing proteins directly to the damaged surface.

Here’s what it does:

• Reduces inflammation

• Restores damaged tissue

• Encourages your eye to heal naturally

• Helps regenerate corneal nerves, which are often damaged in dry eye

Most patients wear Prokera for just a few days (typically 3–7), and many experience noticeable improvements after just one treatment.
 

What to Expect During Treatment  

The Prokera device is inserted right here in our office by one of our doctors. It’s quick and doesn’t require surgery. You may feel the device in your eye at first, but it’s designed to be comfortable and low-profile.

After a few days, the device is removed, and the healing continues long after.
 

Why Choose Prokera?  

• Backed by science: Over 300,000 applications used across the U.S.

• 93% of patients with moderate to severe dry eye reported improvement after just one treatment.

• It heals—not just covers—your symptoms.

• It’s a safe and natural way to get lasting relief from chronic eye irritation.
   

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Ready to Find Real Relief?  

If you're tired of treating symptoms and ready to heal the root cause of your dry eye discomfort, ask us if Prokera is right for you. Our team at Clarendon Vision is here to help you experience clearer, more comfortable vision naturally.