Homeostasis and Defense at the Surface of the Eye. The Conjunctival Microbiota.

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2021

Abstract

The literature on ocular microbiome has grown tremendously over the past decade, and our knowledge of the different aspects and roles in homeostasis and protection is continuously growing. The development of 16 S rRNA sequencing has allowed the field to characterize communities of bacteria in health and ocular disease. Efforts should continue to further elucidate the interplay between microbiome and key players, such as age, comorbidities, and contact lens usage in order to have better control of the sight-threatening complications.

Volume

46

Issue

1

First Page

1

Last Page

6

ISSN

1460-2202

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

32584612

Department(s)

Department of Surgery, Department of Surgery Residents, Fellows and Residents

Document Type

Article

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