[Use of autologous serum in ophthalmic practice].
OBJECTIVE
To establish a protocol for the use of autologous serum in the ophthalmic practice.


METHODS
Personal experience and a literature review.


RESULTS
The use of autologous serum, in eye drop form, has been reported as a new treatment for several ocular surfaces diseases. These products have biomechanical and biochemical properties similar to normal tears. They contain components such as fibronectin, vitamin A and growth factors that have an epitheliotrophic effect on the ocular surface epithelial cells.


CONCLUSIONS
The clinical studies performed showed a variable efficacy, with the preparative process and use of the autologous serum eye drops varying considerably between different studies.
López-García
J S
JS
Hospital Central de Cruz Roja, Madrid, España. docsantilopez@hotmail.com
García-Lozano
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I
Rivas
L
L
Martínez-Garchitorena
J
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D001691:Biological Therapy; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D044967:Serum / Q000502:physiology
D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions