Platelet derivative alternative to artificial tears in patients with dry eye and rheumatoid arthritis.

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Platelet-rich plasma; rheumatoid arthritis; dry eyes.

Abstract

ABSTRACT Introduction: Platelet-rich preparations have experienced a significant increase in recent years due to their role in tissue repair and regeneration in dry eye therapy. Objective: To determine the therapeutic response of platelet-derived preparations versus artificial tears in patients with dry eye and rheumatoid arthritis. Materials and methods: The study was designed as a longitudinal, interventional experimental study (August 2022 to August 2024). Two groups were included: patients treated for three months with platelet-rich plasma eye drops (N=112) and artificial tears (N=105). The degree of dry eye was assessed using the OSDI test. Results: There were no statistically significant differences for demographic variables or the OSDI test between the treatment groups. The patients in the study presented mild/moderate dry eye as a symptom before and after treatment, with no statistical differences. However, the symptoms of patients treated with platelet-rich plasma improved more frequently (sensitive eyes: 75% before and 7.1% after; grittiness: 83% before and 2.7% after), although these patients' environmental triggers did not change. Furthermore, unlike artificial tears, eye pain or irritation improved (p=0.0093). There were no statistical differences in visual function. Treatment with platelet-rich plasma was cheaper. Conclusions: Platelet-rich plasma for the treatment of patients is cheaper than artificial tears.

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Araceli Chico Capote, Hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras

Doctora en Ciencias Médicas. Profesora e Investigadora Titular. Académica Titular de la Academia de Ciencias de Cuba. Jefa del Servicio de Reumatología del hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras

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2026-02-25

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Chico Capote A, Estévez del Toro MH, Iñiguez Chacha CF, Moreira León AL, Puente Carmona RD. Platelet derivative alternative to artificial tears in patients with dry eye and rheumatoid arthritis. Acta Médica [Internet]. 2026 Feb. 25 [cited 2026 Mar. 7];27. Available from: https://revactamedica.sld.cu/index.php/act/article/view/918

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