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PCR Test: Fast and Targeted Diagnosis

PCR tests allow to quickly and accurately identify the main ocular pathogens, providing an immediate and targeted response for effective treatment.

PCR test advantages

Early and accurate diagnosis of ocular microbiome alterations for timely infection management.
Non-invasive method simple to perform at home with the kit that can be collected and sent by courier.
Detailed report indicating the presence and quantity of microorganisms, useful for the doctor to personalize therapy.
Suitable for all contact lens wearers and non-wearers, and for people at risk and with ocular infections.

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Main pathogens searched by the test

The test identifies with high sensitivity and specificity pathogens responsible for conjunctivitis, blepharitis, chalazia, dry eye, infectious keratitis, corneal abscesses and other ocular surface problems:

Bacteria: such as Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus pneumoniae, responsible for ocular infections such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis and bacterial keratitis.
Viruses: adenovirus and herpes simplex, frequent causes of ocular viral infections.
Fungi: species such as Candida albicans and Fusarium that cause mycotic keratitis.
Protozoa / parasites: Acanthamoeba, particularly dangerous for contact lens wearers, cause of Acanthamoeba keratitis, difficult to treat.

Why is it important?

Knowing your ocular microbiome means preventing infections and ensuring the health of your vision over time, with a targeted and personalized approach.

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Testimonials

"Finalmente un test certo! Grazie al nuovo oculista che ha finalmente trovato il modo di capire il mio problema."

Federica M.

"Per una problematica di occhio secco, il mio oculista mi ha proposto un tampone oculare, esame non invasivo e che gli ha permesso, attraverso la lettura dell'esito del tampone di consigliarmi il prodotto più indicato. Consigliatissimo."

Carlo A.

"Finalmente un oculista che ha capito il mio problema, è bastato un semplice test."

Sergio Z.

Eyemetagenomics Ltd
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden
London WC2H 9JQ, ENGLAND

Il risultato del test, così come eventuali interventi di qualsiasi natura (farmacologica e non) da assumere, deve essere valutato nell’ambito di una consulenza con un medico qualificato e non può prescindere da un corretto inquadramento anamnestico del paziente né da eventuali ulteriori indagini.