# Placenta-Derived Eye Serum

> Educational information on placenta-derived and amniotic-derived eye drops and serums — autologous serum tears, amniotic-derived eye products and related biologic tear substitutes: what they are, how they differ, their FDA status, and the questions to ask a licensed eye doctor. Educational only — not medical advice, and no treatment claims.

Placenta-Derived Eye Serum is an independent directory. People describe what they are looking for; the platform matches them with independent eye doctors. Content is educational only — not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Part of the R0cketShip network; sponsors: Somatic Experiences (https://somaticexperiences.com) and Therapists.plus (https://therapists.plus). Licensed providers: Providers.plus (https://providers.plus).

## Explore
- [Autologous serum tears](https://placentaderivedeyeserum.com/explore/autologous-serum-tears): How autologous serum tears are made from a patient's own blood, and what they're used for.
- [Amniotic eye drops & serum](https://placentaderivedeyeserum.com/explore/amniotic-eye-drops): What amniotic-derived eye drops and serums are, and how they differ from blood-derived serum tears.
- [FDA status & regulation](https://placentaderivedeyeserum.com/explore/fda-and-regulation): How the FDA regulates these products — and why the answer differs between serum tears, eye drops and tissue devices.
- [Dry eye & ocular surface disease](https://placentaderivedeyeserum.com/explore/dry-eye-and-ocular-surface): Severe dry eye and ocular surface disease — symptoms, evaluation and when biologic options come up.
- [Amniotic membrane devices](https://placentaderivedeyeserum.com/explore/amniotic-membrane-devices): Sutureless amniotic membrane devices and grafts used for corneal healing after injury or surgery.
- [Comparing biologic eye treatments](https://placentaderivedeyeserum.com/explore/comparing-biologic-options): Autologous serum tears vs amniotic drops vs amniotic devices vs platelet-rich plasma — compared honestly.
- [Finding an eye doctor](https://placentaderivedeyeserum.com/explore/finding-care): What to ask before trying a biologic tear product, and how to find a doctor who offers one.

## Specialties
- [Autologous serum tears](https://placentaderivedeyeserum.com/modalities/autologous-serum-tears): autologous serum eye drops, compounded serum tears from the patient's own blood
- [Allogeneic (donor) serum tears](https://placentaderivedeyeserum.com/modalities/allogeneic-serum-tears): donor-derived serum tears, platelet-derived eye drops
- [Amniotic membrane eye drops & serums](https://placentaderivedeyeserum.com/modalities/amniotic-membrane-eye-drops): amniotic-derived eye drops, amniotic-derived eye serum
- [Amniotic membrane devices](https://placentaderivedeyeserum.com/modalities/amniotic-membrane-devices): cryopreserved amniotic membrane grafts, sutureless amniotic membrane devices
- [Dry eye evaluation](https://placentaderivedeyeserum.com/modalities/dry-eye-evaluation): tear film testing, meibomian gland assessment, dry eye severity grading
- [Sjögren's & autoimmune dry eye](https://placentaderivedeyeserum.com/modalities/sjogrens-autoimmune-dry-eye): autoimmune dry eye care, Sjögren's syndrome management
- [Corneal & ocular surface disease](https://placentaderivedeyeserum.com/modalities/corneal-surface-disease): corneal ulcer care, persistent epithelial defect treatment, post-refractive-surgery surface disease

## Who we help
- [People with severe or chronic dry eye](https://placentaderivedeyeserum.com/for/severe-dry-eye): options beyond over-the-counter drops and a doctor who can explain them honestly
- [People with Sjögren's or autoimmune dry eye](https://placentaderivedeyeserum.com/for/sjogrens-patients): a specialist familiar with biologic tear options for autoimmune-related dry eye
- [People recovering from eye surgery or injury](https://placentaderivedeyeserum.com/for/post-surgical-patients): to understand amniotic membrane options for corneal healing
- [Contact lens wearers with chronic dry eye](https://placentaderivedeyeserum.com/for/contact-lens-wearers): a doctor who can evaluate whether biologic tear products could help
- [People comparing biologic eye treatments](https://placentaderivedeyeserum.com/for/comparing-biologic-options): an honest comparison of serum tears, amniotic drops and amniotic devices before spending money
- [Caregivers of someone with ocular surface disease](https://placentaderivedeyeserum.com/for/caregivers): plain-English explanations to bring to a loved one's eye appointment

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- [Safety](https://placentaderivedeyeserum.com/safety)