Ocular immunity refers to the immune responses and mechanisms that protect the eye from infections and maintain its delicate structures. The eye has unique immune privileges to prevent inflammation that could disrupt vision, involving specialized cells and molecules that balance defense and tolerance.

Ocular Immunity

Ocular immunity

Immune responses are the body's defense mechanisms against pathogens, involving both innate and adaptive systems to identify and eliminate foreign invaders. These responses are critical for maintaining health and involve a complex interplay of cells, proteins, and signaling pathways to ensure effective protection and memory against future infections.

immune responses

mechanisms that protect the eye

Infections and their impact on the eye

Delicate structures of the eye

immune privileges

Preventing inflammation

Disruption of vision

Specialized cells in the eye

molecules that balance defense and tolerance

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