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Other approaches used in severe forms include the administration of autologous serum eye drops. [ 25 ] Research studies have focused on developing novel treatments for neurotrophic keratitis, and several polypeptides, growth factors and neuromediators have been proposed. [ 26 ]
Evidence supporting this approach shows that autologous serum may be superior to artificial tears at relieving symptoms in the short-term, however, there is no strong evidence that autologous serum eye drops are better than artificial tears or saline solution for long-term symptom relief. [42]
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Recent publications have shown that neuro-regenerative therapies such as 20% autologous serum eye drops and topical nerve growth factor, and anti-inflammatory agents that minimize nerve injury and sensitization from uncontrolled inflammation (e.g., corticosteroids) can be effective in patients that have not responded to prior treatments. [8]
Autologous conditioned serum, also known as Orthokine and Regenokine, is an experimental procedure in which a person's own blood is extracted, manipulated, and then reintroduced with claimed benefit in osteoarthritis. [1] There is limited evidence on safety and effectiveness as of 2017. [1] It is not included in medical guidelines as of 2017. [1]
For non-responsive cases, potential treatments include topical ciclosporin A, [8] vitamin A, [9] autologous serum [10] and injections of triamcinolone. [11] Surgical treatment options include thermocauterization of the bulbar conjunctiva [12] and conjunctival resection, [13] typically under rose bengal (RB) staining to visualize affected areas. [7]
Figure 1.0 - Basic anatomical features of the human eye. Ophthalmic drug administration is the administration of a drug to the eyes, most typically as an eye drop formulation. Topical formulations are used to combat a multitude of diseased states of the eye. These states may include bacterial infections, eye injury, glaucoma, and dry eye. [1]
Eye drops or eyedrops are liquid drops applied directly to the surface of the eye usually in small amounts such as a single drop or a few drops. Eye drops usually contain saline to match the salinity of the eye. Drops containing only saline and sometimes a lubricant are often used as artificial tears to treat dry eyes or simple eye irritation ...