Year: 2021
Type: review
Abstract: Microbial symbionts in the gut are increasingly recognized as having important effects on health and disease, but have only recently begun to be linked to diseases of the eye. We review current research on the intestinal microbiota's relationship to ocular disease, focusing on autoimmune uveitis, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and primary-open angle glaucoma. We discuss findings and limitations of this exciting new area of ophthalmology research and explore possible future disease-modifying treatments.
Source: Ophthalmic Research
DOI: 10.1159/000519457
Institution: University of Florida
Language: English
Topic: Gut microbiota and health
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4200445228