Potential benefits
- • Support healing in selected severe or persistent ocular-surface conditions
- • Provide a blood-derived option when conventional lubricants are insufficient
- • Improve symptoms or surface findings for some patients
PRP Eye Drops for dry eye
Eye drops prepared from a patient's platelet-rich plasma for selected ocular-surface conditions.
What is PRP Eye Drops?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) eye drops are blood-derived drops prepared from a patient's own blood. They contain proteins and growth factors that may support the ocular surface.
How it works
Blood is collected and processed under a clinic or laboratory protocol. The drops require specific storage, handling, and replacement schedules.
Risks and limitations
- • Preparation methods are not standardized
- • Contamination, storage errors, irritation, and treatment burden are concerns
- • Evidence is emerging and availability varies
Questions to ask a clinic
Where and how are the drops prepared?
What storage, expiry, and contamination precautions are required?
What findings from my eye examination support this treatment?
What alternatives should I consider first?
How will we measure whether it is helping?
What will the total treatment and follow-up cost be?
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References
- Platelet-rich plasma eye drops for ocular surface disorders — Journal of Ophthalmology
- TFOS DEWS II Management and Therapy Report — The Ocular Surface
Last reviewed June 11, 2026. This page is educational and does not provide medical advice. Discuss diagnosis, suitability, risks, and alternatives with a qualified eye-care professional.