A doctor in The Woodlands believes it's one of the biggest advancements in treating not only dry eye disease, but many other problems affecting the cornea. MORE: Free health care in Houston leads to free education plus a jobKiki Koymarianos suffered for decades with painful, dry eyes. Dry eye disease is a chronic, inflammatory condition that affects millions of people. A new treatment quickly stopped her pain, thanks to amniotic tissue from new mothers who donate their placenta after their baby is born. Dr. Arroyo says this treatment is also being used to help diabetics, who often suffer serious eye problems by helping regenerate their corneas.