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US brand names:Autologous Serum
Contains epithelial growth factor, fibronectin, vitamin A, and other components that promote corneal epithelial healing. Provides anti-collagenase activity and lubrication similar to natural tears.
Prepared from patient's own blood. Requires refrigeration. Short expiration (7 days refrigerated, longer frozen). No preservatives. Used for severe dry eye and persistent corneal defects.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | Ophthalmic | Made from patient blood | 1-2 drops affected eye q2-4h | Moderate | Ollivier, F.J., Brooks, D.E., Kallberg, M.E., et al. (2007), cited in Gelatt, Veterinary Ophthalmology 6th ed., Section IIIA Canine Ophthalmology (Control of Proteolytic Activity in the Treatment of Ulcerative Keratitis) — Verified against Veterinary Ophthalmology (Gelatt), 6th Ed, p.1145 (2026-08-01). |
| Cat (Domestic) | Ophthalmic | Autologous preparation | 1 drop affected eye q2-4h | Moderate | De Bustamante, M.G.M., Good, K.L., Leonard, B.C., et al. (2018) Medical management of deep ulcerative keratitis in cats: 13 cases. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 21(4), 387-393. doi: 10.1177/1098612X18770514. doi:10.1177/1098612X18770514 — Verified against Veterinary Ophthalmology (Gelatt), 6th Ed, p.1829 (2026-08-01). |
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