Role of the ocular surface microbiome in allergic disease. Issue 5 (October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cavuoto, Kara M.; Stradiotto, Allison C.; Galor, Anat
• Is Part Of: Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology. Volume 19:Issue 5(2019:Oct.)
• Publication Date: 2019-10
• Subjects: allergic conjunctivitis -- bacteria -- microbiome -- ocular surface; Allergy -- Periodicals; Clinical immunology -- Periodicals; Hypersensitivity; Immunity; Immune System Diseases; Allergy and Immunology; 616.079
• DOI: 10.1097/ACI.0000000000000559
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1528-4050

Abstract

Abstract : 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.