title: [Use of autologous serum in hypovitaminosis-induced ocular pathology].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, Zaragoza, España.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bosch-Valero
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Martín-Aviá
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sierra-Barreras
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rodríguez-Marco
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Cristóbal-Bescós
mesh_terms: 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*