An Overview of Ocular Microbiology: Ocular
Microbiota, the Effect of Contact Lenses and
Ocular Disease
Authors : Mohammad AA Al-Najjar1*, Maram Altah2 and DemaAljakhim3
Abstract : The human eye is an organ that is exposed to the environment continuously, which makes the ocular surface subjected to different types of
pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms. Different types of microorganisms can be found naturally in each layer of the eye, such as the Grampositive bacteria (i.e., the Coagulase-negative staphylococci including S. epidermidis and Bacillus sp), the Gram-negative bacteria (as Pseudomonas
sp. including P. aeruginosa) and fungi. Apparently, bacteria are considered to be the major causative agent of ocular infections that are believed to be
a global problem. Unfortunately, Ocular infections, if left untreated, may lead to damage in the structure of the eye with possible complications such
as blindness and visual impairments. Scientists highlighted the importance of studying the ocular microbiome, which indeed has been accelerated
recently. In this review, we aim to overview ocular microbiota and the factors that may affect it, the diagnosis of ocular infections, and the available
treatment so far
Keywords : Eye microbiota; Gut microbiota; Eye infection
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