What Are Autologous Serum Tears?

If you suffer from chronic dry eye symptoms like burning, stinging, blurred vision, or a constant gritty sensation, you may have tried countless over-the-counter eye drops with little relief. For patients with moderate to severe dry eye disease, autologous serum tears offer an advanced, biologically natural treatment option designed to heal and restore the ocular surface.

Understanding Dry Eye Disease and MGD

Dry eye disease occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or when the tears you do produce evaporate too quickly or lack proper composition. One of the most common underlying causes is meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).

The meibomian glands, located along the eyelids, produce the oil layer of your tears. When these glands become blocked or dysfunctional, tears evaporate too rapidly, leading to inflammation, irritation, and damage to the surface of the eye. Patients with MGD often experience persistent dryness that does not respond well to standard artificial tears.

What Are Autologous Serum Tears?

Autologous serum tears are prescription eye drops made from your own blood serum. Unlike traditional artificial tears, these drops closely mimic the natural composition of healthy human tears.

Because they are created from your own blood, autologous serum tears contain essential growth factors, proteins, vitamins, and antibodies that play a critical role in eye surface healing and tear stability.

How Do Autologous Serum Tears Work?

The process begins with a simple blood draw, similar to routine lab testing. The blood is processed to separate the serum, which is then diluted and prepared into sterile eye drop form.

When applied to the eyes, autologous serum tears:

•           Nourish damaged corneal and conjunctival cells

•           Promote healing of the ocular surface

•           Reduce inflammation

•           Improve tear film quality and stability

Because they replicate natural tears more closely than synthetic drops, they help address the root causes of severe dry eye rather than just masking symptoms.

Benefits of Autologous Serum Tears for Dry Eye Relief

Autologous serum tears are often recommended for patients who have not found relief with standard treatments. Benefits include:

•           Biologically natural treatment made from your own blood

•           Enhanced healing of the cornea and ocular surface

•           Improved comfort for patients with chronic or severe dry eye

•           Reduced dependency on frequent artificial tear use

•           Effective support for dry eye caused by MGD, post-surgical dryness, or ocular surface disease

Many patients report significant improvement in comfort, vision clarity, and overall eye health after consistent use.

Explore Advanced Dry Eye Treatment Options at Hollywood Eye Institute

For patients struggling with persistent dry eye symptoms, autologous serum tears represent a powerful, personalized treatment option that goes beyond traditional eye drops. By harnessing your body’s natural healing components, these specialized tears help restore comfort, protect the ocular surface, and improve long-term eye health.

If dry eye symptoms are affecting your comfort or quality of life, advanced treatment can make a difference. Contact Hollywood Eye Institute to schedule a dry eye evaluation and learn whether autologous serum tears are the right solution for your eyes. Visit our office in Cooper City, Florida, or call (754) 220-4800 to book an appointment today.