Ophthalmology

Gut bacteria may contribute to devastating eye diseases

The findings of a recent study suggest that inherited eye diseases are caused in part by gut bacteria that travel to the retina.

How gut microbes influence an autoimmune disease that affects the eye

Gut microbiota-derived secondary bile acids might be key regulators in the pathogenesis of autoimmune uveitis. A new study published in Cell Reports claims.

Patients with dry eye disease have a distinct ocular microbiome that may trigger and perpetuate inflammation

Th17 cells and Treg cells, the resident ocular microbiota could potentially trigger and perpetuate inflammation in dry eye disease.

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