There's Bacteria Living on Your Eyeball, And It Could Be More Important Than We Think

By TONY ST. LEGER, THE CONVERSATION

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You may be familiar with the idea that your gut and skin are home to a collection of microbes – fungi, bacteria and viruses – that are vital for keeping you healthy. But did you know that your eyes also host a unique menagerie of microbes?

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