Surgenex Dehydrated
Amniotic Membranes

The Best Solution for Emergency Eye Treatment

Healing Potential of Amniotic Membranes

The Healing Potential of Amniotic Membranes

Surgenex Dehydrated Amniotic Membranes are a safe, effective treatment for a variety of eye injuries and other conditions. This potentially practice-changing tissue has the ability to boost your quality of care, emergency responsiveness, patient satisfaction, and practice revenue.

Tissue grafts are well-known for their ability to promote rapid healing in victims of burns and other injuries. Amniotic membranes (AMs) have long been used to treat a variety of eye injuries and corneal conditions. With better and more numerous options available, they’re quickly becoming more popular throughout the eye care community.

A Superior Solution for Eye Injury Treatment

Surgenex Dehydrated Amniotic Membranes are collected from the innermost layer of the placenta, and are procured from a strictly-vetted, single donor following a pre-scheduled C-section procedure. This means that the membranes you place on the eye have histocompatibility antigens and are universally tolerated, making for a faster and more comfortable treatment with fewer risks.

These membranes have anti-inflammatory and anti-scarring properties and promote epithelial growth, meaning that they don’t just act as bandages — they promote healing.

A Superior Solution for Eye Injury Treatment
A Superior Solution for Eye Injury Treatment

A Superior Solution for Eye Injury Treatment

Surgenex Dehydrated Amniotic Membranes are collected from the innermost layer of the placenta, and are procured from a strictly-vetted, single donor following a pre-scheduled C-section procedure. This means that the membranes you place on the eye have histocompatibility antigens and are universally tolerated, making for a faster and more comfortable treatment with fewer risks.

These membranes have anti-inflammatory and anti-scarring properties and promote epithelial growth, meaning that they don’t just act as bandages — they promote healing.

AMs Can Be Used to Treat a Variety of Eye Conditions

A unique thing about amniotic membranes is how broadly they can be used, allowing you to customize the ways in which you use them to the focuses of your practice. Here are just a few of the conditions that AMs have been used effectively to treat in the past:

  • Bullous keratopathy
  • Chemical or physical burns to the eye
  • Conjunctival reconstruction
  • Corneal degeneration
  • Corneal ulcers/Neurotrophic keratitis
  • Dystrophy
  • Epithelial abrasions, defects, and erosion
  • Limbal stem cell deficiency
  • Neurotropic ulcers
  • Post-keratoplasty
  • Pterygium
  • Severe dry eye
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome/Lyell’s syndrome
  • Stromal ulcerations

AMs Can Be Used to Treat a Variety of Eye Conditions

A unique thing about amniotic membranes is how broadly they can be used, allowing you to customize the ways in which you use them to the focuses of your practice. Here are just a few of the conditions that AMs have been used effectively to treat in the past:

  • Bullous keratopathy
  • Chemical or physical burns to the eye
  • Conjunctival reconstruction
  • Corneal degeneration
  • Corneal ulcers/Neurotrophic keratitis
  • Dystrophy
  • Epithelial abrasions, defects, and erosion
  • Limbal stem cell deficiency
  • Neurotropic ulcers
  • Post-keratoplasty
  • Pterygium
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome/Lyell’s syndrome
  • Stromal ulcerations

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Benefits of Dehydrated Amniotic Membranes

The Benefits of Using Dehydrated Amniotic Membranes

For years, frozen (cryo-preserved) amniotic membranes have been standard for doctors who use AMs to treat patients; however, the industry has improved upon AM treatments to produce another solution with its own set of benefits.

Frozen membranes can be effective, but they come with some significant drawbacks. They’re costly, difficult to store (-80 degrees), and they don’t have a very long shelf life, even when stored correctly. Since most cases in which AMs are used are emergencies, it’s difficult to pre-order them. It can be difficult to keep them stocked without wasting expensive frozen tissue.

Additionally, some patients find treatment using frozen membranes to be extremely uncomfortable — and in some cases, completely intolerable — due to the ring that must be placed in the eye during treatment with a conventional frozen AM.

Here are a few of the benefits of using dehydrated membranes in your practice, either as your sole method of AM treatment or in combination with frozen membranes.

The Benefits of Using Dehydrated Amniotic Membranes

For years, frozen (cryo-preserved) amniotic membranes have been standard for doctors who use AMs to treat patients; however, the industry has improved upon AM treatments to produce another solution with its own set of benefits.

Frozen membranes can be effective, but they come with some significant drawbacks. They’re costly, difficult to store (-80 degrees), and they don’t have a very long shelf life, even when stored correctly. Since most cases in which AMs are used are emergencies, it’s difficult to pre-order them. It can be difficult to keep them stocked without wasting expensive frozen tissue.

Additionally, some patients find treatment using frozen membranes to be extremely uncomfortable — and in some cases, completely intolerable — due to the ring that must be placed in the eye during treatment with a conventional frozen AM.

Here are a few of the benefits of using dehydrated membranes in your practice, either as your sole method of AM treatment or in combination with frozen membranes.

Save Money & Maximize Profits

One frozen amniotic membrane can cost upwards of $700, much more expensive than a single dehydrated membrane.

The potential for boosted revenue with Surgenex Dehydrated Amniotic Membranes is enormous. The average Medicare allowable reimbursement per use is $1,400 and if a case needs more than one application, AM treatment is subject to a zero-day global, meaning there is no “waiting period” if additional reimbursable treatments are needed.

Convenient Storage Options

Many practitioners are familiar with the potential of amniotic membranes, but may not adopt AM treatment in their practice because of the difficulties (and waste) associated with long-term storage. But dehydrated amniotic membranes don’t require special storage conditions. They can be placed nearly anywhere within your practice. Since they don’t contain live cells, the shelf-life of dehydrated amniotic membranes is far greater than that of frozen membranes.

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Perform Quick, Effective Treatments

In the case of an eye care emergency, speed is often essential, which is why so many doctors appreciate that dehydrated AMs can be applied so quickly and easily to the eye. Surgenex Dehydrated Amniotic Membranes are bi-directional, so the treatment can be applied regardless of the membrane’s orientation.

Surgenex Dehydrated Amniotic Membranes come in two different sizes: 9mm and 12mm disks. The 9mm disks adhere to a bandage lens, which can be easily applied to the eye. The slightly larger 12mm disks are typically placed directly on the eye and the bandage lens is placed subsequently. These size and application variations allow you to customize each patient’s treatment by providing them with an amniotic membrane that meets their specific needs.

Increase Patient Comfort & Satisfaction

The frozen membranes use a ring that’s inserted in the patient’s eye during treatment. While the inner membrane is absorbed in a few days’ time, the ring remains and must be removed later by the doctor. Dehydrated membranes don’t contain a ring, making it more tolerable for patients.

Surgenex Dehydrated Amniotic Membranes simplify providing your patients with superior medical treatment and better prepare your practice for eye health emergencies. I’d love to speak with you more about the potential of amniotic membranes and how they can instantly improve your ability to treat more patients and drive more revenue.

TESTIMONIALS

Palm Beach Eye Clinic

David Keith has provided exemplary after sales service for my doctors and staff. He is patient and communicates clearly during the sales and training process. He has always delivered on his sales promises. You won’t find a more honest ophthalmic equipment supplier.

Morgan L Taylor III CPA, COE

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Morgan L Taylor III CPA, COE

David Keith has provided exemplary after sales service for my doctors and staff. He is patient and communicates clearly during the sales and training process. He has always delivered on his sales promises. You won’t find a more honest ophthalmic equipment supplier.

Sarasota Retina Institute

One of the best things about working with David is that he takes personal responsibility when we need answers. He responds quickly and never takes the attitude of “that’s not my job”. We enjoy working with him and trust his judgment.

Jody Abrams, M.D.

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Jody Abrams, M.D.

One of the best things about working with David is that he takes personal responsibility when we need answers. He responds quickly and never takes the attitude of “that’s not my job”. We enjoy working with him and trust his judgment.

Hicks Vision Care

I have had the pleasure to work with David to bring multiple technologies into my offices. I have always found him to be knowledgeable, professional, and effective. He has offered insight in problem solving and training to my staff on the technologies implemented. I look forward to working with him in the future and feel confident in recommending him.

Jesse Hicks, O.D.

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Jesse Hicks, O.D.

I have had the pleasure to work with David to bring multiple technologies into my offices. I have always found him to be knowledgeable, professional, and effective. He has offered insight in problem solving and training to my staff on the technologies implemented. I look forward to working with him in the future and feel confident in recommending him.

Tyson Eye – Cape Coral, FL

David has been a key provider of technology at my practice for quite some time, including our most recent camera and also a new laser. He is honest, responsive, and always willing to help. David is a long-term player, we will continue to invest with him.

Farrell “Toby” Tyson, M.D.

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Farrell “Toby” Tyson, M.D.

David has been a key provider of technology at my practice for quite some time, including our most recent camera and also a new laser. He is honest, responsive, and always willing to help. David is a long-term player, we will continue to invest with him.

Snead Eye Group – Fort Myers, FL

David is one of our most trusted suppliers of technology. He has gone beyond the call of duty on several occasions to support us when we needed him, and he always seems to know the correct answers when we call with questions. For this reason, we continue to purchase products from him and will for years to come.

Brad Snead, M.D.

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Brad Snead, M.D.

David is one of our most trusted suppliers of technology. He has gone beyond the call of duty on several occasions to support us when we needed him, and he always seems to know the correct answers when we call with questions. For this reason, we continue to purchase products from him and will for years to come.

Florida Eye Group – Jupiter, FL

David keeps in touch with my office continually and long after any sale. He was present when newly acquired equipment was set up and knows the devices he sells inside and out. He assisted with knowledge of procedure codes and diagnostic codes when reimbursement was appropriate for newly acquired equipment. I highly recommend David Keith Ophthalmic for your ophthalmic technology needs.

Monroe Benaim, M.D.

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Monroe Benaim, M.D.

David keeps in touch with my office continually and long after any sale. He was present when newly acquired equipment was set up and knows the devices he sells inside and out. He assisted with knowledge of procedure codes and diagnostic codes when reimbursement was appropriate for newly acquired equipment. I highly recommend David Keith Ophthalmic for your ophthalmic technology needs.

Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute

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Keith Skolnick, M.D.

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Keith Skolnick, M.D.

I have known David for several years, and he has always gone out of his way to provide the best possible support for our practice. He has even continued to provide support and professional advice for equipment we purchased years ago that he no longer represents… we know we can count on David Keith.

Florida Eye Institute – Vero Beach, FL

Over the years we have invested quite a lot in technology provided by David Keith, and we have never been disappointed. His ability to work with both doctors and staff in our practice has been very valuable as we integrated new processes into our busy workflow. In my experience David will only get involved with technology that builds my practice and adds value. I will continue to work with David and recommend that you give David the opportunity to show you how he can help enhance your practice of medicine.

Val Zudans, M.D.

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Val Zudans, M.D.

Over the years we have invested quite a lot in technology provided by David Keith, and we have never been disappointed. His ability to work with both doctors and staff in our practice has been very valuable as we integrated new processes into our busy workflow. In my experience David will only get involved with technology that builds my practice and adds value. I will continue to work with David and recommend that you give David the opportunity to show you how he can help enhance your practice of medicine.

Brandon Eye Associates

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Michelle Fleshner, COE, OCS

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Michelle Fleshner, COE, OCS

Our practice has made several significant investments in technology from David Keith, and have always been more than satisfied with the quality of his products and especially his level of service over the years. David is a valuable resource, and he is always the first person I call when considering any new device!

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Nathan Bonilla-Warford, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

David Keith excels because of his vast experience in all aspects of eye care and his wisdom to know how implementation of technology affects people. He is a powerful problem solver for doctors and a resource that I trust. I always look forward to doing business with him.
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