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Eye Conditions | Last Active: Nov 13 11:40am | Replies (744)
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@christinebuchar

The eye doctor had me go to the hospital and give blood. They separated the plasma from it and put that into a long tube which they cut and sealed into small one inch tubes. To keep infection at bay I need to use alcohol to swipe on the scissors and the tube. There are about 3 drops per tube. They only last an hour unfrozen. Good luck

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Mar 7, 2023

@christinebuchar That sounds much better! How long does the effect last for your eyes?

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annewoodmayo | @annewoodmayo | Mar 8, 2023

Hi Christine,
Thanks for taking the time to post this information! I had never heard of this type of eye drop before your post. It sounds really promising!

Did your insurance pay for it? I assume it's pretty expensive.

Yesterday at physical therapy, another patient told us about a plasma treatment for her rotator cuff tear that really helped her. Her insurance did not pay for it.

If you don't mind-- what state are you in? what hospital made the drops for you?

BIG thank you!

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