Ophthalogix

Aurora — Dehydrated Amniotic Membrane with Central Aperture

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Aurora Ocular Grafts

Dehydrated amniotic membrane allografts with a 5 mm aperture — available in 12 mm and 10 mm diameters to support precise placement and superior healing.

Patent-Pending Aperture

5 mm opening preserves the visual axis throughout treatment.

Biologically Active

Native growth factors and extracellular matrix components intact.

5-Year Shelf Life

Room-temperature storage. No freezer required.

Office-Based

No surgical suite needed. Applied with a bandage contact lens.

FDA HCT/P Compliant

Minimal-manipulation processing. FORMULA/5™ e-beam sterilization.

5mm12mm5mm10mm
Product overview

What is Aurora?

Aurora is a dehydrated amniotic membrane allograft engineered for office-based ocular surface treatment. It is processed using FORMULA/5™ e-beam sterilization and requires no refrigeration.

Its patent-pending 5 mm central aperture is Aurora's defining clinical feature — it leaves the visual axis unobstructed during treatment, eliminating the central visual blackout associated with first-generation amniotic membrane grafts.

Aurora amniotic membrane disc showing the patented 5 mm central aperture
Available configurations

Two Sizes. One Aperture.

Both configurations share the same 5 mm central aperture and FORMULA/5™ processing. Choose the diameter that best fits your patient's anatomy.

12 mm
5 mm central aperture
EAS-90012
Aurora Single Layer 12 mm

Broader coverage for larger corneal surface area.

10 mm
5 mm central aperture
EAS-90010
Aurora Single Layer 10 mm

Compact profile for smaller or pediatric presentations.

Clinical advantages

Designed for Clinical Precision

Precision Placement

Disc geometry and aperture alignment support accurate, repeatable positioning on the ocular surface.

Controlled Coverage

Two diameter options let you match membrane size to the patient's corneal surface area.

Biologically Active

Preserves native growth factors, cytokines, and extracellular matrix components through FORMULA/5™ processing.

5-Year Shelf Life

Room-temperature storage. No freezer, no cold chain. Ready when you need it.

Minimal Manipulation

Processed under FDA HCT/P minimal-manipulation standards. No sutures required for office-based application.

FDA HCT/P Compliant

Regulated as a human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based product under 21 CFR Part 1271.

Why choose Aurora

What Sets Aurora Apart

First-generation amniotic membranes cover the entire cornea — including the visual axis. Aurora's aperture is the only design that eliminates central visual obstruction without sacrificing membrane coverage.

Traditional membrane

Opaque — full corneal coverage

Covers entire visual axis
Central visual blackout during treatment
Bulky ring hardware required
Freezer storage required
Aurora membrane

Patent-pending aperture — visual axis preserved

5 mm aperture preserves visual axis
No central visual blackout
Adheres without sutures or ring hardware
Room-temperature storage, 5-year shelf life
Indications

Broad Indication Coverage

Aurora is indicated for a wide range of ocular surface conditions. ICD-10-CM codes are provided for documentation and billing reference.

Filamentary keratitisH16.121–H16.129Neurotrophic keratitisH16.231–H16.239Exposure keratoconjunctivitisH16.211–H16.219Herpetic keratitisB00.52Corneal erosionH18.83XPhotokeratitis / thermal keratitisH16.131–H16.139Anterior basement membrane dystrophyH18.52XAcute toxic conjunctivitisH10.21XKeratitis, otherH16.8Band keratopathyH18.42XPersistent corneal epithelial defectH18.89XCentral corneal ulcerH16.01XPerforated corneal ulcerH16.07XDescemetoceleH18.73XBullous keratopathyH18.11–H18.13XLimbal stem cell deficiencyH18.89XPeripheral ulcerative keratitisH16.00X / H16.04XCorneal meltH18.89XBurn of cornea — initial encounterT26.10XA–T26.40XABurn of cornea — subsequent encounterT26.10XD–T26.40XDBurn of cornea — sequelaeT26.10XS–T26.40XS
Ordering & reimbursement

Simple Ordering. Clear Reimbursement.

Product codes
Aurora 12 mm
EAS-90012
Aurora 10 mm
EAS-90010
How to order
Phone, email, or secure order form
Billing support included with every order
Clinical support available throughout
Reimbursement
CPT 65778
$827per eye

Average Medicare reimbursement. Verify with your MAC contractor before billing.

Aurora in practice

Aurora's Role in Modern Optometry

Dr. Alex Kabiri discusses Aurora's clinical impact and how it fits into today's optometry practice — live from Vision Expo West, Las Vegas.

Clinical videos

Aurora in Practice

Application technique, clinical education, and live demonstrations from Dr. Kabiri and the Ophthalogix clinical team.

Overview

Revolutionizing Dry Eye Treatment: Eclipse & Aurora Solutions

Overview of the Ophthalogix product line — how Aurora and Eclipse address the full spectrum of ocular surface disease.

Application

Aurora Amnion Membrane Application — Dr. Michael Johnson

Bandage lens combination application of Aurora Amnion Membrane Tissue with Dr. Michael Johnson.

Application

Aurora Application — Dr. Alex Kabiri at AACO

Dr. Alex Kabiri applies the patent-pending Aurora amnion membrane tissue at the Ophthalogix booth at AACO in Austin, Texas.

Application

Live Aurora Placement Demo — Dr. Michael Johnson at Indiana Optometry Convention

Dr. Michael Johnson demonstrates precise placement of the Aurora™ Amniotic Membrane during a live application.

Education

Transforming Dry Eye Treatment — The Power of Aurora Amnion Tissue

Dr. Alex Kabiri on how Aurora's aperture design changes the patient experience and clinical outcomes in dry eye disease.

Education

Treating Keratoconjunctivitis with Aurora Amnion Tissue

Dr. Alex Kabiri's expert insight on Aurora selection and application for keratoconjunctivitis.

Education

Aurora — Official Product Video

Dr. Kabiri discusses Aurora's role in modern optometry practice from Vision Expo West, Las Vegas.

Education

Dr. Alex Kabiri Guides SCO Students at AOA 2024 — Applying Aurora Amnion

Live teaching session with Southern College of Optometry students at AOA 2024 — Aurora application technique.

Common questions

Aurora — Frequently Asked Questions

Concise answers about this configuration. For the complete FAQ, visit the full FAQ page.

The Aurora aperture

The aperture that eliminates visual blackout and protects central acuity.

The 5mm aperture is a precise physiological calculation, not just a comfort feature. By uncovering the visual axis, Aurora eliminates the central visual blackout associated with conventional membrane designs — allowing an immediate return to functional vision while concentrating native regulatory proteins directly over the peripheral epithelium and limbal zones where cellular signaling is most vital for surface reconstruction.

"The aperture is not a design detail — it is a clinical decision. Every element of Aurora was evaluated through the lens of what the patient experiences during treatment."

Dr. Alexander Kabiri, O.D., Chief Medical Officer, Ophthalogix
5 mm aperture10 mm / 12 mm disc
FORMULA/5™ processing

FORMULA/5™ — Minimal-Manipulation Processing.

FORMULA/5™ is Ophthalogix's proprietary minimal-manipulation processing technique. It is designed to preserve the natural regulatory proteins and growth factors of the amniotic membrane without the use of harsh chemicals, solvents, or cross-linking agents. Processing is performed in compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 1271 and AATB standards.

Minimal-manipulation processing — no harsh chemicals, solvents, or cross-linking agents
Air-dried dehydration — no freeze-drying required
Designed to preserve the native regulatory protein and growth factor profile of the amniotic membrane
Processed in compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 1271 and AATB standards
Rapid rehydration — ready for placement within seconds of opening
Electron beam (e-beam) sterilization applied post-processing
Product specifications

Technical specifications.

Tissue type
Single-layer dehydrated amniotic membrane
Disc diameters
10 mm and 12 mm
Central aperture
5 mm (both sizes)
Thickness
30–35 microns
Sterilization
Electron beam (e-beam)
Processing
FORMULA/5™ minimal-manipulation
Storage
Room temperature — no refrigeration required
Shelf life
5 years (foil packaging)
Orientation
Multi-directional — either side to ocular surface
ICD-10 codes

ICD-10-CM Reference

ICD-10-CM codes for documentation and billing. Laterality suffixes apply where noted (1 = right, 2 = left, 3 = bilateral, 9 = unspecified).

ConditionICD-10-CM Code
Filamentary keratitis

Right: H16.121 · Left: H16.122 · Bilateral: H16.123 · Unspecified: H16.129

H16.121–H16.129
Neurotrophic keratitis (keratoconjunctivitis)

Right, Left, Bilateral, Unspecified

H16.231–H16.239
Exposure keratoconjunctivitis
H16.211–H16.219
Herpetic keratitis (HSV)

Herpesviral keratitis

B00.52
Corneal erosion (recurrent)

Laterality-specific

H18.83X
Photokeratitis / Thermal keratitis
H16.131–H16.139
Anterior basement membrane dystrophy (EBMD)
H18.52X
Acute toxic conjunctivitis
H10.21X
Keratitis, other
H16.8
Band keratopathy
H18.42X
Persistent corneal epithelial defect

Other specified disorders of cornea

H18.89X
Central corneal ulcer
H16.01X
Perforated corneal ulcer
H16.07X
Descemetocele
H18.73X
Bullous keratopathy

Depending on type / laterality

H18.11–H18.13X
Limbal stem cell deficiency

No unique ICD-10-CM code

H18.89X
Peripheral ulcerative keratitis
H16.00X / H16.04X
Corneal melt (keratolysis)
H18.89X
Burn of cornea — initial encounter
T26.10XA–T26.40XA
Burn of cornea — subsequent encounter
T26.10XD–T26.40XD

Codes sourced from ICD-10-CM FY2026 (CMS). Verify laterality and specificity against current documentation before billing.

Ready to offer Aurora to your patients?

The only dehydrated amniotic membrane engineered to preserve the visual axis throughout treatment.

Patent-pending aperture — no visual blackout
Room-temperature storage, 5-year shelf life
Office-based application, no surgical suite required
Billing support included with every order