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Scientific Glossary

Complete dictionary of Ocular Microbiota, Genetics, and Nutrition terms.

A resource to understand Precision Medicine and Eye Longevity language.

A

Acanthamoeba

Protozoan causing severe keratitis, detectable via PCR/NGS.

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Responsible antibiotic use to prevent resistance.

B

Biofilm

Protective matrix allowing bacteria to resist antibiotics.

Blepharitis

Eyelid inflammation often linked to dysbiosis.

D

Dysbiosis

Microbial imbalance associated with disease.

E

Eye Longevity

Approach to preserve vision via nutrition and microbiota modulation.

M

Metagenomics (NGS)

Analysis of ALL DNA in a sample.

MMP-9

Inflammatory enzyme marker in dry eye.

O

Omega-3

Essential fatty acids for retinal and meibomian health.

R

Resistome

Collection of antibiotic resistance genes.