The microbiota is a dynamic ecosystem that plays a major role in the host health. Numerous
studies have reported that alterations in the intestinal microbiota (dysbiosis) may contribute …

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

Purpose: To investigate the composition and diversity of bacterial community on the ocular
surface of patients with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) via 16S rDNA sequencing …

Purpose An altered ocular surface microbiota may contribute to the pathophysiology of dry
eye disease. The aim of the study was to explore potential differences in microbiota diversity …

Evidence-based contact lens practice involves finding, appraising and applying research
findings as the basis for patient management decisions. These decisions should be …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the microbiome in the meibum,
conjunctival sac, and eyelid skin in young and elderly healthy subjects, and analyze the …

Purpose To investigate the effects of serial intravitreal injections (IVIs) on the ocular surface
and meibomian glands (MGs) in patients treated with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor …

The most common and chronic ocular problem of aging is dry eye disease (DED) and the
associated condition of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). The resident ocular surface …

Purpose To analyze the conjunctival sac microbial communities in patients with Sjögren's
syndrome-associated dry eyes (SSDE) and non-Sjögren's syndrome-associated dry eyes …

AIM To evaluate the overall endophthalmitis incidence and the effectiveness of potential
prophylaxis measures following phacoemulsification cataract surgery (PCS). METHODS The …