Autologous platelet-rich plasma may treat extreme ocular hypotension

ATHENS, Greece — Autologous platelet-rich plasma showed efficacy in treating extreme ocular hypotension in a series of patients presented here at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Winter Meeting.
“PRP is a blood-derived product that enhances wound healing and stimulates tissue regeneration thanks to multiple growth factors contained in the blood. It is easy to prepare. A blood sample is taken from the patient’s arm and is then placed in a centrifuge, which spins and separates the platelets from the rest of the blood components; 3 mL to (Read more...)

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