Vital Tears are a go!

  Vital Tears are autologous serum eye drops (ASEDs) or autologous serum tears (AST) which are eye drops made from a patient's own blood. 

Here's how ASEDs are made:

1. A patient's blood is drawn (7 vials for a 6 month supply) and separated into serum and other components. 
2. The serum is diluted with saline or hyaluronic acid. 
3. The drops are dispensed into dropper bottles and returned to the patient. 

 ASEDs are similar to natural tears because they contain many of the same growth factors, lipids, antioxidants, and proteins. They are also well-tolerated and can help eyes heal better. 

 ASEDs are not commonly covered by insurance so it does require a significant out of pocket cost. For me, this investment is essential, as I still cannot see clearly and it effects my every day abilities.

 Imagine this: