Comparison of Autologous Serum and Umbilical Cord Serum Eyedrops for Dry Eye Syndrome

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 1969-12-31
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

To compare the therapeutic effect between autologous serum and umbilical cord serum eyedrops in the treatment of severe dry eye syndrome.

• Phase: N/A

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Chonnam National University Hospital
• Treatments: Ophthalmic Solutions; Tetrahydrozoline

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with severe dry eye syndrome who were refractory to conventional treatments and had symptoms of dry eye for more than 3 months

• Low tear film break-up time (BUT, < 5 sec)

• Low Schirmer test (5 mm)

• Positive fluorescein or rose bengal vital staining (≥ 3)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Active ocular infection or inflammation not associated with dry eye

• Contact lens wear

• Ocular allergy

• Ocular surgery within the recent 3 months

• Lid or lash abnormalities

• Pregnant or lactating women