Dry eye disease is more than occasional irritation. For many, it’s a chronic condition that disrupts daily life with burning, redness, and blurred vision. While artificial tears can provide temporary relief, they often fall short for patients with more severe or persistent cases. That’s where autologous serum eye drops come in - a treatment designed from your own blood to deliver powerful, natural healing.
What Are Autologous Serum Drops?
Autologous serum drops are eye drops made from a patient’s own blood. After a simple blood draw, the sample is processed and diluted with a sterile saline solution to create customized drops that closely mimic natural tears. Unlike artificial tears, these drops contain vital growth factors, proteins, and vitamins that are naturally found in healthy tears.
Why They Work When Other Treatments Don’t
The healing properties of serum drops go far beyond lubrication:
Growth factors for healing - They support tissue repair on the eye’s surface.
Anti-inflammatory proteins - These reduce ongoing irritation and help calm inflammation.
Nutrients for cell health - Vitamin A and other components nourish the cornea and support long-term recovery.
Closer match to natural tears - Because they’re made from your own blood, serum drops are biocompatible and less likely to cause side effects.
This makes them especially effective for patients with severe dry eye, ocular surface disease, or conditions like Sjögren’s syndrome.
Who Benefits From Autologous Serum Drops?
Autologous serum therapy is often recommended for patients who:
Have advanced or chronic dry eye disease not improving with standard treatments
Suffer from autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or Sjögren’s syndrome
Experience persistent corneal damage or non-healing epithelial defects
Have undergone eye surgery and need additional healing support
The Treatment Process
The process begins with a consultation to determine if serum drops are right for you. Once prescribed, blood is drawn and processed under sterile conditions. The resulting drops are stored in frozen vials and thawed as needed for daily use. Most patients notice improvement in comfort, vision stability, and overall eye health within weeks.
Find Lasting Relief From Dry Eye at Specialty Eye
For patients whose eyes no longer respond to standard lubricating drops, autologous serum eye drops offer hope and healing. By harnessing your body’s natural resources, these drops help restore the delicate surface of the eye, reduce inflammation, and provide lasting relief from severe dry eye symptoms.
If you’ve been struggling with dry eye and feel like nothing helps, it may be time to explore advanced treatment options. Schedule a consultation with Specialty Eye to find out if autologous serum drops are the right solution for you. Contact our offices in Kirkland or Bellevue, Washington, visit our website, call (425) 821-8900, (425) 800-5240, or (425) 454-2028 to book an appointment today.
