Scientists map the Eye's hidden ecosystem for better eye health
NCT ID NCT05414994
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study aims to identify the normal bacteria living on the eye's surface and how they change in people with eye diseases like glaucoma or dry eye. Researchers will collect samples from 500 adults in Tennessee, including those with healthy eyes and those with specific eye conditions. The goal is to build a database of the normal eye microbiome, which could help improve future treatments.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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