Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a definitive therapy for a variety of
disorders. One of the complications is acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD), which has a …

Recently, increasing studies have emphasized the importance of commensal bacteria in
humans, including microbiota in the oral cavity, gut, vagina, or skin. Ocular surface …

Purpose: This study aims to explore and characterize healthy eye microbiota. Methods:
Healthy subjects older than 18 years were selected for this descriptive cross-sectional study …

The widespread use of plastic products leads to the ubiquity of microplastics in daily life,
while the release of microplastics from long-used contact lenses has not been reported due …

Bacterial infections of the cornea, or bacterial keratitis (BK), are notorious for causing rapidly
fulminant disease and permanent vision loss, even among treated patients. In the last sixty …

Since the last century, advances in healthcare, housing, and education have led to an
increase in life expectancy. Longevity is accompanied by a higher prevalence of age-related …

Ocular graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a major complication after allogeneic
hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Ocular GVHD affects recipients' visual function and …

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 …

Lid margin keratinization (LMK) is a chronic ocular sequela of Stevens-Johnson syndrome
(SJS), which causes lid wiper epitheliopathy and progressive ocular surface damage. The …

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