The Impact of Human Microbiota in Ocular Inflammation

Microbiota corresponds to the microbial associates that exist in the human body, and the genes they encode, the microbiome. Recent advances in genetic techniques are contributing to a better microbiota characterization. Imbalance in the intestinal microbiota - dysbiosis - is associated with several pathologies and reveals its important role as immunomodulator. These developments are particularly significant in ocular immunology, revealing physiopathologic mechanisms and identifying potential therapeutic targets.