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Plasma Tears

The most efficient & cost effective Plasma Tears processing Available!

Same Day Autologous
Plasma Eye Drops are finally HERE!

Plasma Tears (ASED's) without the wait!

Plasma Tears has streamlined the once inconvenient process of
Autologous Plasma Eye Drops and can now have your prescription ready for use in about an hour!

Eye Dr. Consultation

Schedule a consultation with one of our Plasma Tear ophthalmologists in your area.

Mobile Blood Draw

An experienced laboratory technician will draw your blood on the spot.

Immediate Processing

Your blood specimens will be processed while you wait! Plasma Tears are ready in about an hour.

The most efficient and cost effective way to produce
Autologous Plasma Eye Drops.

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What are Autologous Plasma Eye Drops?

Eye drops made from you own blood serum can deliver relief from chronic dry eye syndrome, repair ocular surface damage, and can aid in eye surgery recovery with no reported side effects.

Autologous means that the donor and the recipient are the same person. Autologous Plasma eye drops “ASED’s” also known as “Plasma Tears” and “AS Tears” are eye drops made from a patient’s own blood serum. Blood serum is considered effective for treating dry eye because growth factors and anti-inflammatory mediators provide comfort to the patient.

Blood is drawn from a patient, then processed to remove blood cells and clotting factors leaving behind a clear amber blood serum containing a complex mix of important nurturing and healing properties normally found in healthy tears.

Plasma tears contain nerve and epithelial growth factors, proteins, antioxidants and lipids, bio-active agents that may promote healthy cell growth and healing of the ocular surface, including albumin and vitamin A, as well as anti-inflammatory mediators well beyond that of commercially manufactured artificial tears.

Research shows plasma tears, or ASED’s, are an effective alternative to conventional artificial tear treatments for a variety of dry eye disorders and post surgery recovery situations. When other therapies fail, plasma tears may provide an improved quality of life for patients.

SAFE

Studies showed improved conditions with no reported problems, side effects, or complications. Blood and tears have an almost identical salinity and pH, there is no issue of burning or stinging upon usage. Stored properly, plasma tears retain healing properties for up to 6 months.

EFFECTIVE

Research shows plasma tears are more effective than conventional artificial tears for improving tear film stability and subjective comfort in patients with severe and chronic dry eye disorders. When other therapies fail, plasma tears may improve the quality of life for many patients.

FAST

Plasma Tears Fast brings the processing laboratory to you. Our specialized mobile technicians are skilled in drawing your blood and processing your plasma tears on site. Allowing you to have usable plasma tears in about an hour and last approximately 2-3 months.

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Our natural tears are composed of key components not found in artificial tear products, such as epidermal growth factor (EGF), fibronectin, and vitamin A, which support the proliferation, maturation, migration, and differentiation of corneal and conjunctival epithelia.

Serum contains IgG, lysozymes and complement, which have bacteriostatic properties. If these factors are low or missing, there is increased risk of persistent epithelial defects, blurred vision, infection, and scarring.

Serum is derived from whole blood after the blood is donated by the patient (autologous serum). Using a variety of methods of blood collection, storage, centrifugation, filtration, and dilution, we are able to formulate serum tears in which the serum components closely mimic our own natural tears.

Autologous serum has been used for ocular surface disease since the mid 1980s with a track record for a variety of different ocular surface conditions

Most clinical studies on autologous serum confirm that serum eye drop therapy is effective in corneal healing and reducing ocular symptoms. When conventional therapy has not met expectations for moderate to advanced dry eye patients, serum tears may make the difference.

You can expect to receive 12 5mL bottles (5 to 6mL fill) of ASEDs. Each bottle should last for 10 to 12 days, and approximately 2-3 months depending on the dosing regimen.

References

  • Tsubota K, Goto E, Fujita H, et al. Treatment of dry eye by autologous serum application in Sjrogren’s syndrome. Br J Ophthalmol. 1999 Apr; 83(4): 390-5.
  • Higuchi A. Autologous serum and serum components. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2018; 59: DES121–DES129.
  • Geerling G, Maclennan S, Hartwig D. Autologous serum eye drops for ocular surface disorders. Br J Ophthalmol. 2004 Nov; 88(11): 1467-74.
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