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