This study is looking at the tiny living organisms (microbiome) that naturally live on the surface of your eyes. Researchers want to understand what a healthy eye microbiome looks like and how it might be connected to different eye conditions, like glaucoma. If you join, you'll have a simple swab taken from under your eyelids. The study is open to adults aged 18 and older, including those with normal eyes, or mild glaucoma that is well-controlled. The main goal is to understand what a normal eye microbiome is after three years of observation. This is an observational study, meaning you won't receive any new treatments, but researchers will gather information about your eye health and the microbes present.

Study design

This is an observational study planning to enroll 500 participants. It is designed to look at groups of people over time.

What's involved

You would have a simple eye swab taken from under the eyelids of both eyes. The study aims to measure the normal ocular microbiome at 3 years.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The normal ocular microbiome will be measured at 3 years.

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