[Use of autologous serum in hypovitaminosis-induced ocular pathology].
METHODS
We present two case reports of patients suffering from severe corneal damage resulting in pain and visual impairment, after undergoing Scopinaro's operation. Both patients improved after treatment with topical autologous serum although their nutritional state became worse.


CONCLUSIONS
Topical autologous serum provides growth factors and nutrients needed for corneal cell repair, and is appropriate treatment for carential ocular pathology which may accompany malnutrition.
Bosch-Valero
J
J
Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, Zaragoza, España.
Martín-Aviá
J
J
Sierra-Barreras
J
J
Rodríguez-Marco
A
A
Cristóbal-Bescós
J A
JA
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D044967:Serum; D014802:Vitamin A Deficiency / Q000150:complications*