International Journal of Molecular Sciences2023
35 citations
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Emily Curren,
Emily Curren,
Julia E. Jaeger,
Chris Hong Long Lim,
Duoduo Wu,
Swati Singh
Julia E. Jaeger,
Emily Curren,
Emily Curren,
Emily Curren,
Emily Curren,
Emily Curren,
Emily Curren,
Emily Curren,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Blanche Xiao Hong Lim,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Duoduo Wu,
Duoduo Wu,
Ivan Seah,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Fiona Stapleton,
Julia E. Jaeger,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Julia E. Jaeger,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Shay Xie,
Emily Curren,
Emily Curren,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Julia E. Jaeger,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Louis Tong,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Julia E. Jaeger,
Shay Xie,
Shay Xie,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Julia E. Jaeger,
Shay Xie,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Julia E. Jaeger,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Shay Xie,
Shay Xie,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Robert Symons,
Shay Xie,
Robert Symons,
Shay Xie,
Robert Symons,
Julia E. Jaeger,
Julia E. Jaeger,
Blanche Xiao Hong Lim,
Blanche Xiao Hong Lim,
Amy L. Heffernan,
Xinyi Su,
Xinyi Su,
Emily Curren,
Jodhbir S. Mehta,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Jodhbir S. Mehta,
Sandric Chee Yew Leong,
Andri K. Riau,
Andri K. Riau,
Andri K. Riau,
Chris Hong Long Lim,
Chris Hong Long Lim,
Dawn Lim,
Fiona Stapleton,
Mohammad Javed Ali,
Swati Singh
Louis Tong,
Jodhbir S. Mehta,
Xinyi Su,
Chris Hong Long Lim,
Swati Singh
Summary
This review examines emerging evidence on how microplastics may affect the surface of the human eye. Researchers found that microplastics can potentially trigger inflammatory responses, microbial imbalance, and oxidative stress in ocular tissues, though research is still limited. The study highlights the need for more investigation into this overlooked exposure route, as the eyes are constantly exposed to airborne particles including microplastics.
Plastics are synthetic materials made from organic polymers that are ubiquitous in daily living and are especially important in the healthcare setting. However, recent advances have revealed the pervasive nature of microplastics, which are formed by degradation of existing plastic products. Although the impact on human health has yet to be fully characterised, there is increasing evidence that microplastics can trigger inflammatory damage, microbial dysbiosis, and oxidative stress in humans. Although there are limited studies investigating their effect on the ocular surface, studies of microplastics on other organs provide some insights. The prevalence of plastic waste has also triggered public outcry, culminating in the development of legislation aimed at reducing microplastics in commercial products. We present a review outlining the possible sources of microplastics leading to ocular exposure, and analyse the possible mechanisms of ocular surface damage. Finally, we examine the utility and consequences of current legislation surrounding microplastic regulation.