Some of the benefits of OptiSerum are:

• Umbilical cord blood serum has been shown to regenerate corneal and conjunctival epithelium in ocular surface disease.
• Contains many growth factors needed for epithelial renewal, as well as important tear components¹. 
• It contains similar growth factors, proteins and vitamin A to tears.
• Possesses a bacteriostatic effect due to anti-bacterial agents such as IgG, lysozymes and complement found in the serum¹. 
• Does not contain any preservatives, and therefore, preservative toxicity can be avoided.
• Is readily available to patients as it is prepared in advance.
• Confers NO immunogenicity and is particularly useful in patients with autoimmune diseases and those with poor general health.
• Found to be more effective than autologous serum eye drops in healing epithelial defects, as cord blood serum contains 2-3 times higher levels of growth factors^3.4. 

Advantages of OptiSerum vs Autologous Serum

OptiSerum umbilical cord blood serum eye drops are clinically superior to the autologous serum eye drops in healing epithelial defects as it contains 2-3 times higher levels of growth factors.

Collection

Umbilical cord blood donations are collected during the birthing process in accordance the National Health Act of South Africa. All donors complete a health questionnaire and are screened for transmissible diseases.

All cord blood serum batches are tested during processing for bacterial and fungal contamination and to ensure sterility of the product.

Packaging

Umbilical cord blood serum is packaged in sterile 3ml and 4,5ml dropper bottles and frozen to -80°C.

Storage

OptiSerum can be stored as follows until time of use: