Abstract The TFOS DEWS II Pathophysiology Subcommittee reviewed the mechanisms
involved in the initiation and perpetuation of dry eye disease. Its central mechanism is …

The ocular surface flora perform an important role in the defense mechanisms of the ocular
surface system. Its regulation of the immunological activity and the barrier effect against …

This study explores the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in early screening and
prognosis of Dry Eye Disease (DED), aiming to enhance the accuracy of therapeutic …

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 …

Abstract rRNA gene high-throughput sequencing was performed in the conjunctival swab
samples to investigate the composition of the OS bacterial community in DE (n= 35) and …

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 …

Objective: To explore the composition of the ocular microbiome in normal subjects and
patients with Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). Subjects and methods: Seventy subjects …

Purpose: The meibomian glands are located in the tarsal plate of the upper and lower eyelid
and are responsible for the production of a lipid-rich secretion, the meibum, which forms the …

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) can be considered the leading cause of dry eye
disease (DED) and one of the most common ophthalmic disorders found in clinical practice …