GVHD dry eyes treated with autologous serum tears

Authors
Rocha, EM Pelegrino, FSA de Paiva, CS Vigorito, AC de Souza, CA
Citation
Em. Rocha et al., GVHD dry eyes treated with autologous serum tears, BONE MAR TR, 25(10), 2000, pp. 1101-1103
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Hematology,"Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTATION
ISSN journal
02683369 → ACNP
Volume
25
Issue
10
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1101 - 1103
Database
ISI
SICI code
0268-3369(200005)25:10<1101:GDETWA>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
Two cases of GVHD with severe dry eyes are reported where conventional ther apy failed to control ocular signs and symptoms. Autologous serum tears, ho wever, resulted in a beneficial clinical effect with marked attenuation of the symptoms. This therapy proved to be safe during 10 months of treatment.