Fungi represent a very important cause of microbial eye infections, especially in tropical and
developing countries, as they could cause sight-threating disease, such as keratitis and …

Fungal keratitis is a globally blinding eye disease caused by fungi, with more than 1.05
million cases diagnosed annually, mainly in Asia. It is the most common form of infectious …

Bacterial control promoted by bacteriophages (phages) is an attractive tool in the face of the
antibiotic crisis triggered by the exacerbated use of these drugs. Despite the growing interest …

Biofilms are surface-associated microbial communities embedded in a matrix that is almost
impenetrable to antibiotics, thus constituting a critical health threat. Biofilm formation on the …

Endophthalmitis is a rare but vision-threatening infection characterized by marked
inflammation of intraocular fluids and tissues, uncommonly seen following surgery and …

Objectives: Identify the etiology of bacterial endophthalmitis, differentiating between mild
and severe pathogens. Select the appropriate history, physical, and evaluation of bacterial …

Ophthalmic drug delivery is very challenging. Upon the application of conventional topical
ophthalmic formulations, a significant portion of the administered dose goes to waste due to …

Staphylococcus aureus, a prominent human pathogen, exhibits a remarkable ability to
interact with host proteins involved in crucial physiological pathways, such as the …

Ocular diseases such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and diabetic
retinopathy are leading causes of vision impairment and blindness globally. Despite …

Bacterial keratitis is a disease prevalent in the underdeveloped and developing worlds and
is a significant cause of vision-threatening keratitis across the globe. Early and exact …