Treating Herpetic Keratitis OS with Aurora
Patient Case Overview
Dr. Alexander Kabiri recently treated a patient with suspected herpetic keratitis OS with Aurora. One of the most asked questions about Aurora is about the aperture — without the entire cornea covered in amnion, will the healing cascade be any different? Our answer is sometimes less CAN be more. Aurora has the healing capabilities of traditional AMT while not obstructing patient vision.
Patient complained of redness and pain. Placed Aurora and asked patient to return in 48-hours. Patient returned, contact lens bandage removed and no staining present. Aurora's strategically placed aperture allowed patient to see without obstruction while healing.
This case demonstrates the effectiveness of targeted amniotic therapy with Aurora in managing herpetic keratitis OS. Despite the partial corneal coverage, the device supported a rapid healing response, confirming that less coverage can still deliver full therapeutic impact. The patient experienced quick resolution of symptoms with no staining at follow-up, while the strategically designed aperture preserved functional vision throughout recovery.