Ocular microbiota and blepharitis
Blepharitis is one of the most common diseases of the eye and can be caused by various factors, including an alteration of the ocular microbiota.
In fact, one study showed that the composition of the ocular microbiota is significantly different in blepharitis patients compared to healthy ones.
This suggests that a proper assessment of the ocular microbiota may be useful for early diagnosis and personalized treatment of blepharitis.
In addition, some studies have highlighted a positive role of topical antibiotics in the management of blepharitis, suggesting that manipulation of the ocular microbiota may be an effective therapeutic strategy for this disease.
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