What Are (PRP) Platelet Rich Plasma Autologous Eye Drops?
PRP Autologous Eye Drops, also known as Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Eye Drops, offer a superior treatment option for various eye conditions, including dry eye disease, corneal ulcers, and post-surgical healing. These specialized eye drops contain the patient's own concentrated platelets, white blood cells, and growth factors, which work together to promote wound healing, reduce inflammation, and stimulate epithelial cell growth.
The key advantages of PRP Eye Drops are their ease of use, safety, and proven effectiveness. Studies have shown them to be more effective than traditional autologous serum eye drops in treating a range of ocular conditions. By harnessing the natural healing and regenerative properties of the patient's own plasma, PRP Eye Drops provide a targeted, personalized therapy for improved eye health and faster recovery.
Benefits
Increase Concentration
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Is it covered by insurance?
While some insurance companies reimburse for autologous serum eye drops when patients submit a claim, generally it is a self-pay service. Our partner Patient Services team can provide forms to help you submit a claim to your insurance provider.
2. How much does it cost?
The cost is based on the treatment plan that your doctor has ordered.
3. What is the process?
When the doctor decides that PRP serum tears are right for you, we make it easy to get started.
Our partner facility will:
4. How much blood is drawn?
Between 2-4 vials of blood will be drawn and processed.
5. What do I need to do to prepare for by blood draw?
The most important thing you can do to ensure a successful blood draw is hydrate. Please try to consume half your body weight in ounces of water in the 24 hours leading up to your blood draw. For best results you should also avoid or limit
caffeine, alcohol, and high fat foods for 24 hours before your blood draw appointment. You do not need to fast before the blood draw.
6. How is it stored?
Because the autologous serum tears are made from biological material and are preservative free, they must be kept refrigerated.
Your Autologous Serum Tears will be shipped cold or frozen. Store the bottle of tears you are using in the refrigerator
and put the remaining vials upright in the freezer.
7. What do I do when traveling with the serum tears?
If your serum tears must be out of the refrigerator for more than one hour, carry them in a cooler with ice or frozen
gel packs. You may also use a portable medicine cooler to store your tears when away from home.
PRP Autologous Eye Drops, also known as Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Eye Drops, offer a superior treatment option for various eye conditions, including dry eye disease, corneal ulcers, and post-surgical healing. These specialized eye drops contain the patient's own concentrated platelets, white blood cells, and growth factors, which work together to promote wound healing, reduce inflammation, and stimulate epithelial cell growth.
The key advantages of PRP Eye Drops are their ease of use, safety, and proven effectiveness. Studies have shown them to be more effective than traditional autologous serum eye drops in treating a range of ocular conditions. By harnessing the natural healing and regenerative properties of the patient's own plasma, PRP Eye Drops provide a targeted, personalized therapy for improved eye health and faster recovery.
Benefits
- All-natural
- Reduces inflammation
- Stimulates wound healing
- Promotes ocular surface regeneration
- Prevents allergic reactions
- Reduce Pain
Increase Concentration
- Albumin
- Proteins
- Immunoglobulins
- Electrolytes
- Lymphocytes
- Monocytes
- Granulocytes
- Platelet-Derived
- Epidermal
- Fibroblast
- Transforming
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Is it covered by insurance?
While some insurance companies reimburse for autologous serum eye drops when patients submit a claim, generally it is a self-pay service. Our partner Patient Services team can provide forms to help you submit a claim to your insurance provider.
2. How much does it cost?
The cost is based on the treatment plan that your doctor has ordered.
3. What is the process?
When the doctor decides that PRP serum tears are right for you, we make it easy to get started.
Our partner facility will:
- call to schedule your blood drawn at home. Please note that the time required to schedule a mobile blood draw depends on your geographic location and availability.
- Once your blood is collected, it will be shipped to their laboratory where trained technicians will process your serum tears.
- When your tears are ready to ship, they will call you to schedule hand delivery. It’s important to note that the serum tears are shipped cold or frozen, so you’ll need to be available to sign for the delivery. Your tears are typically ready to ship within 72 hours of your blood draw, so expect a call the day after your blood draw appointment.
4. How much blood is drawn?
Between 2-4 vials of blood will be drawn and processed.
5. What do I need to do to prepare for by blood draw?
The most important thing you can do to ensure a successful blood draw is hydrate. Please try to consume half your body weight in ounces of water in the 24 hours leading up to your blood draw. For best results you should also avoid or limit
caffeine, alcohol, and high fat foods for 24 hours before your blood draw appointment. You do not need to fast before the blood draw.
6. How is it stored?
Because the autologous serum tears are made from biological material and are preservative free, they must be kept refrigerated.
Your Autologous Serum Tears will be shipped cold or frozen. Store the bottle of tears you are using in the refrigerator
and put the remaining vials upright in the freezer.
7. What do I do when traveling with the serum tears?
If your serum tears must be out of the refrigerator for more than one hour, carry them in a cooler with ice or frozen
gel packs. You may also use a portable medicine cooler to store your tears when away from home.