Ocular microbiota and diagnosis of systemic diseases
Some systemic diseases, such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis, can also occur at the eye level.
Ocular microbiota testing may be useful to identify any changes in ocular microbiota in these patients and to assess whether these changes may be related to systemic diseases.
In addition, the test can help identify any pathogenic microorganisms associated with eye diseases and monitor the effectiveness of therapy.
Bibliography:
- Microbiota and Systemic Health: A Systematic Review. Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021, 9986314. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/9986314
- Beliën, J. A. M., van der Geest, S., van der Lelij, A., Rothova, A., & de Groot-Mijnes, J. D. F. (2018). Ocular involvement in sarcoidosis: A study on the prevalence, pathophysiology and diagnosis of ocular sarcoidosis. Expert Review of Ophthalmology, 13(6), 307-319. https://doi.org/10.1080/17469899.2018.1477087
- Yan, J. L., Fan, Y., Chen, K. J., Chen, Y. Y., Li, X. Y., Li, Y. Q., ... & Lu, X. P. (2021). Potential roles of the ocular microbiome in ocular surface diseases. Experimental Eye Research, 207, 108610. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2021.108610
- Lin, P., Bachtiar, E. W., Hu, Y., Yang, Z., & Liu, J. (2016). The keystone of modern approaches to bacterial conjunctivitis: molecular diagnosis. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology, 27(4), 327-335. https://doi.org/10.1097/icu.0000000000000289
- Doan, T., Akileswaran, L., Andersen, D., Johnson, B., Ko, N., Shrestha, A., ... & Acharya, N. R. (2018). Paucibacterial microbiome and resident DNA virome of the healthy conjunctiva. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 59(8), 4290-4298. https://doi.org/10.1167/iovs.18-24696
- Tan, B., Hosseini, H., Smith, S. D., & Subbaraman, L. N. (2019). Effect of oral antibiotics and topical chloramphenicol on the conjunctival microbiome. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 42(4), 360-366. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2018.11.010
- Huang, Y., Yang, B., Li, W., & Defazio, J. (2021). Alteration of ocular microbiome in patients with thyroid-associated orbitopathy. Current Eye Research, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1080/02713683.2021.1916525
- Matoba, A. Y., & Anne, S. L. (2021). A review of the ocular microbiome in health and disease. Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging Retina, 52(7), 367-372. https://doi.org/10.3928/23258160-20210701-01
Published on
Tagged in: Ocular Dysbiosis
Ocular microbiome and the healthy eye
The healthy eye microbiome is composed of a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
Ocular microbiome and contact lenses
The ocular microbiome of the contact lens wearer may be different than that of a person who does not wear contact lenses.
Ocular microbiota and keratitis
Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea, the transparent part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil.
Ocular microbiome and dry eye
The ocular microbiome plays an important role in regulating ocular inflammation and producing tear film, which is critical to keeping the eye hydrated and preventing dry eye.
Ocular microbiome and Vernal syndrome
Vernal syndrome is a chronic inflammatory pathology of the eye that mainly affects children and young adults.
Ocular microbiome and Stainer syndrome
Stainer syndrome is a rare ophthalmic pathology that occurs when a bacterial, viral or fungal infection spreads from the skin or mucous membranes adjacent to the eye to the conjunctival mucous membrane...
Ocular microbiota and antibiotic therapy
Antibiotic therapy is a commonly used treatment for bacterial eye infections.
Ocular microbiota and probiotic therapy
Probiotic therapy is a therapeutic strategy that involves the use of living or dead microorganisms to improve the health of the host.
Ocular microbiota and cataract surgery
One of the main risks for patients undergoing cataract surgery is intraocular infection.
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.
Ocular microbiota and personalized medicine
Personalized medicine involves the use of genetic, environmental and lifestyle information to develop personalized diagnosis, prevention and treatment strategies for patients.
Ocular microbiota and immune system
Studies on the ocular microbiota have shown the presence of a wide range of bacterial species, some of which may have a protective role against certain eye diseases.
Cookie Policy
