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Title: serum tears
Post by: sab102653@aol.com on April 21, 2014, 11:12:56 AM
Hi,
I have been using serum tears for the past 14 years. Recently, my doctor's office informed me that the local hospital will not be providing serum tears. I am looking for a new source in the Chicago area, preferably in Kane, DuPage or Will counties. Does anyone know of a source? I am desperate!!!!
Title: Re: serum tears
Post by: DryGuy on April 21, 2014, 11:44:07 AM
This guy makes his own, just throwing it out there.  Might pay for itself after a while.  IDK if you know anyone who can draw your blood for you?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kmTTfGFQgQ
Title: Re: serum tears
Post by: Suslew on April 29, 2014, 11:14:13 PM
I have the hospital lab draw the blood and it's shipped frozen overnight to Leiter's pharmacy in San Jose, CA. When it's done they overnight ship it to me frozen.  It works out well. 
Title: Re: serum tears
Post by: quilt4fun on May 04, 2014, 04:25:45 PM
Started my first round with autologous serum drops.  I went to a cornea specialist who makes them in his office while i wait. Takes about 1 hour.  You could ask your eye doctor if there is one in your area. (that's where I got the referral).