In recent decades, the microbiome has emerged as a dynamic ecosystem, an “invisible organ” that plays a crucial role in systemic health and, more recently, in ophthalmology.
When naturally balanced, this complex community of microorganisms and genetic material can fulfill multiple functions that are essential to a person’s well-being. Recent research has shown that when this balance is disrupted, a complex cascade of inflammatory and immune responses could potentially pave the way to the onset of numerous conditions, including eye diseases.
“There is emerging evidence from animal models, also