Implementation of a standardised method for the production of allogeneic serum eye drops from regular blood donors in a Norwegian University Hospital: Some methodological aspects and clinical considerations

Transfus Apher Sci. 2015 Aug;53(1):88-91. doi: 10.1016/j.transci.2015.05.014. Epub 2015 May 19.

Abstract

The use of autologous serum eye drops has been shown to be effective for the treatment of many ocular diseases. For patients were repeated blood sampling is not possible, allogeneic serum eye drops have been shown to be an effective and safe alternative. In our institution, we have managed to produce allogeneic serum eye drops from regular blood donors using a standardised procedure. The effectiveness and safety of this product will be evaluated in a clinical trial.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Blood Donors*
  • Dry Eye Syndromes / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Hospitals, University
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Norway
  • Ophthalmic Solutions* / chemistry
  • Ophthalmic Solutions* / therapeutic use
  • Serum / chemistry*

Substances

  • Ophthalmic Solutions