The ocular surface microbiota refers to the resident non-pathogenic microorganisms that
colonize conjunctiva and cornea. Several studies have shown that ocular surface epithelial …

The human microbiota refers to a large variety of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, and
fungi) that live in different human body sites, including the gut, oral cavity, skin, and eyes. In …

Refractive error (ametropia) is present when parallel rays of light entering the
nonaccommodating eye do not focus on the retina. The visual effect is a blurred image …

Corneal infiltrative events (CIEs) are well established as a risk associated with soft contact
lens wear. The incidence of symptomatic CIEs during extended soft lens wear ranges from …

Purpose: This study assessed microbiome adherent to contact lenses and defined the
bacterial communities associated with use of lens care solutions. Methods: Among 84 …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Mel4 antimicrobial peptide-
coated contact lenses (MACL) on the microbiota of the conjunctiva and lenses during three …

Purpose: This study was designed to measure the impact of bacterial biofilms on diffusion of
an ocular therapeutic through silicone hydrogel bandage lenses in vitro. Methods: An assay …

Background: Metaorganism or microbial communities of eukaryotic organisms provide an
inclusive set of functions related to immunity, host metabolism, and stress tolerance. Ocular …

Purpose The purpose of the study was to assess what effect daily cleaning of contact lenses
with a multipurpose disinfection solution (MPDS), during 30 nights extended wear, would …

Purpose To investigate antibiotic eye drops prescribing patterns of contact lens practitioners
in Mainland China for orthokeratology (ortho-k) patients and to develop guidelines for their …