For people living with severe dry eye disease, the daily discomfort can feel relentless — burning, stinging, light sensitivity, and blurred vision that interferes with work and quality of life. Artificial tears and prescription drops help many patients, but for those with more advanced disease, something more may be needed. Autologous serum eye drops are a specialized treatment that may offer significant relief when other options have not been enough. What Are Autologous Serum Eye Drops? Autologous serum eye drops are made by taking a sample of your own blood, separating the serum from the red blood cells, and diluting it with a sterile solution. The resulting drops contain many of the same growth factors, vitamins, and proteins naturally found in healthy tears — components that commercial artificial tears simply cannot replicate. Because they come from your own body, the risk of rejection or allergic reaction is essentially zero. Who Can Benefit? Autologous serum drops are typically considered for patients with moderate to severe dry eye disease who have not found adequate relief from standard treatments. They are frequently used in conditions such as Sjogren's syndrome-related dry eye, ocular graft-versus-host disease, neurotrophic keratopathy, severe aqueous-deficient dry eye, and significant ocular surface damage from chronic contact lens use. Your eye doctor will determine whether you are a candidate based on your specific diagnosis and history. What Is the Process? Your doctor will write a prescription for autologous serum eye drops. A blood draw is then required — this can be done at a lab or through a coordinating service. Once the blood is received by the compounding pharmacy, the serum is separated, diluted to the appropriate concentration (commonly 20% or 50%), and dispensed in sterile vials. The drops are kept frozen to preserve their potency and are thawed as needed. How Are They Used? Autologous serum drops are typically used multiple times per day, as directed by your eye doctor. They should be stored in the freezer — you thaw one vial at a time for daily use while the rest remain frozen. Most preparations have a beyond-use date established by th compounding pharmacy, and your prescriber will schedule regular follow-up to monitor your response to treatment. Is This Covered by Insurance? Coverage varies by insurance plan and diagnosis. Your prescribing provider can assist with prior authorization documentation if needed. Kearney Park Pharmacy can help answer questions about the prescription process and shipping logistics. Available Across Texas from Kearney Park Pharmacy Kearney Park Pharmacy prepares autologous serum eye drops as a sterile compounded preparation under USP 797 standards. We ship across Texas in appropriate frozen packaging to ensure integrity during transit. If your eye doctor has recommended autologous serum drops, ask them to send the prescription to Kearney Park Pharmacy. Call us at 972-329-1168 or fax to 972-329-1436 and we will guide you through the process.

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