Role of the ocular surface microbiome in allergic disease
Purpose of review
The purpose of this review is to provide an update regarding new and emerging data on the role of the ocular surface microbiome in allergic disease.
Recent findings
Recent findings support the role of the microbiome in the pathophysiology of allergic disease of the ocular surface.
Summary
Understanding the role of the ocular surface microbiome in allergic disease may provide a new target for the development of therapeutic interventions.
Source: Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: EYE ALLERGY: Edited by Leonard Bielory and Abraham Solomon Source Type: research
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