Platelet-rich plasma for treating dry eye disease – A systematic review and meta-analysis

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2024-02
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Contact Lens and Anterior Eye
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Purpose Dry eye disease has public health and economic significance. Platelet-rich plasma is rich in anti-inflammatory agents and growth factors, both beneficial for ocular surface repair. This study aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize the benefits of platelet-rich plasma for treating dry eye disease and its adverse effects. Methods Prospective comparative studies using platelet-rich plasma as monotherapy for dry eye disease were included for efficacy assessment. Before-after studies were included for adverse events assessment. Data sources included PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and Scopus. A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol was pre-registered on PROSPERO (CRD42022347982). PRISMA guidelines were followed. The National Health Institute (NIH) quality assessment tool for before-after studies, the Cochrane risk of bias tool (RoB2), and the methodological index for non-randomized studies were used to assess the risk of bias. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 statistic. Results 19 studies (10 comparative and 9 before-after) were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis. The occurrence rate of adverse effects was 2.6 % (95 % CI: 0.5 – 4.7). The pooled standardized mean difference (SMD) for dry eye symptoms was 0.81 (95 % CI: 0.25 – 1.37; I2 = 82 %; p < 0.00001; Z = 2.84, p = 0.004); tear quality was 0.44 (95 % CI: 0.06 – 0.81; I2 = 67 %; p = 0.003; Z = 2.26, p = 0.02); tear quantity was 0.45 (95 % CI: 0.03 – 0.88; I2 = 74 %; p = 0.0003; Z = 2.10, p = 0.04); and corneal staining 0.72 (95 % CI: 0.14 – 1.30; I2 = 85 %; p < 0.00001; Z = 2.43, p = 0.02). Conclusion The current study shows that platelet-rich plasma is efficacious in managing dry eye disease, significantly reducing dry eye signs and symptoms. Such significant improvements could translate to improved quality of life.
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This article is published in Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 47(1), 2024; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2023.102091
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Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 47(1), 2024; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2023.102091
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2023.102091
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