Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is widely acknowledged as a global problem,
yet in many parts of the world its magnitude is still not well understood. This review, using a …

Background Bacteria are the major contributor of ocular infections worldwide. Ocular
infections, if left untreated, can damage the structures of the eye with possible blindness and …

Dry eye can damage the ocular surface and result in mild corneal epithelial defect to
blinding corneal pannus formation and squamous metaplasia. Significant progress in the …

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

Antibiotic resistance in systemic infection is well-researched and well-publicized. Much less
information is available on the resistance of normal ocular microbiome and that of …

Ocular infections can be medical emergencies that result in permanent visual impairment or
blindness and loss of quality of life. Bacteria are a major cause of ocular infections. Effective …

Background External eye infection caused by bacteria can lead to reduced vision and
blindness. Therefore, pathogen isolation and antimicrobial susceptibility testing are vital for …

Purpose To investigate the transformation in the composition of ocular surface microflora.
Evidence shows that microbial diversity correlates with autoimmune disorders. Chronic …

Background. Ocular disease with its complications is a major public health problem which
has significant impacts on the quality of life particularly in developing countries. An eye …

Recent advances have identified significant associations between the composition and
function of the gut microbiota and various disorders in organ systems other than the …