Serum Tears
Finally, A Personalized Answer for Dry Eye Relief!
For patients whose dry eye symptoms haven't improved with artificial tears or prescription drops, we’re offering a new treatment option, Serum Tears. Serum Tears are eye drops made from a small sample of your own plasma.
We draw your blood, separate out the plasma (the clear, protein-rich part), dilute it with sterile saline, and prepare it into preservative-free drops made specifically for you.
Because the drops come from your own body, they naturally contain the growth factors, vitamins, and proteins found in real tears, something standard drops can't offer!
How It Works
A Simple Blood Draw
We take a sample of your blood, similar to a routine lab test.
Separating the Serum
Your sample goes into a centrifuge, which spins it to separate the plasma from the rest of the blood.
Preparing Your Drops
In a sterile environment, the serum is diluted with saline and prepared into preservative-free eye drops made just for you.
Using Your Drops
Your provider will explain exactly how and when to use your drops, based on your specific needs.
Why Choose Serum Tears?
Formulated to match your natural tears. Serum Tears are designed to mirror the chemistry of real tears, including rich growth factors and proteins.
Preservative-free. No added preservatives that can further irritate sensitive eyes.
Supports the eye's healing process. Serum Tears may help calm surface inflammation and support healing.
Are Serum Tears Right For You?
Serum Tears are generally considered for patients with severe or long-standing dry eye disease that hasn't improved with standard treatments. They may also be discussed for other eye surface concerns, such as slow-healing areas on the eye's surface or sensitivity to preservatives in other drops. During your consultation, your provider will review what you've already tried and talk through whether Serum Tears are a good fit for you.
Caring for Your Serum Tears
Store unused bottles in the freezer.
Keep the bottle you're currently using in the refrigerator.
Use opened bottles within the timeframe your provider recommends, then discard them to keep your drops safe and effective.
Frequently Asked Questions
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They're made from the serum portion of your own blood, separated out and diluted with sterile saline to create preservative-free eye drops.
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Because Serum Tears come from your own plasma, they contain growth factors, vitamins, and proteins similar to natural tears, something standard drops don't include.
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Patients with severe or persistent dry eye disease, especially those who haven't found relief from standard drops, are often good candidates. Your provider will confirm this during your consultation.
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Keep unused bottles frozen, store your current bottle in the fridge, and use up opened bottles within the timeframe your provider recommends.
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Because Serum Tears are made from your own plasma, they're generally well tolerated. Your provider will review your health history to confirm it's the right option for you.
Ready to talk about lasting relief for your dry eyes?
Schedule a consultation to find out if Serum Tears are right for you!