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Ocular Rosacea: An Updated Review.

Karim Mohamed-Noriega, Denise Loya-Garcia, Guillermo Raul Vera-Duarte, Fernando Morales-Wong, Gustavo Ortiz-Morales, Alejandro Navas, Enrique O Graue-Hernandez, Arturo Ramirez-Miranda

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Review in Cornea, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed.

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  3. Rosacea in Patients with Skin of Color: Diagnosis and Management.American journal of clinical dermatology · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Karim Mohamed-NoriegaDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, Autonomous University of Nuevo León (UANL), Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico; and.ORCID 0000-0001-8252-5924
Denise Loya-GarciaInstituto de Oftalmologia Fundacion Conde de Valenciana IAP, Mexico City, Mexico .ORCID 0000-0001-8454-1602
Guillermo Raul Vera-DuarteInstituto de Oftalmologia Fundacion Conde de Valenciana IAP, Mexico City, Mexico .ORCID 0000-0002-3417-256
Fernando Morales-WongDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, Autonomous University of Nuevo León (UANL), Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico; and.ORCID 0000-0002-4836-6330
Gustavo Ortiz-MoralesInstituto de Oftalmologia Fundacion Conde de Valenciana IAP, Mexico City, Mexico .ORCID 0000-0003-4217-8985
Alejandro NavasInstituto de Oftalmologia Fundacion Conde de Valenciana IAP, Mexico City, Mexico .ORCID 0000-0002-9417-5711
Enrique O Graue-HernandezInstituto de Oftalmologia Fundacion Conde de Valenciana IAP, Mexico City, Mexico .ORCID 0000-0003-3267-3915
Arturo Ramirez-MirandaInstituto de Oftalmologia Fundacion Conde de Valenciana IAP, Mexico City, Mexico .ORCID 0000-0001-6419-5116

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeOcular rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the ocular surface, often associated with cutaneous rosacea. This review aims to explore its pathogenesis, treatment approaches, and future directions for management.

methodsA review of current literature on the pathophysiology, clinical features, and treatment strategies of ocular rosacea in adults and children (pediatric blepharokeratoconjunctivitis) was conducted. Emerging research on immune dysregulation, microbiome alterations, and potential therapeutic targets was analyzed.

resultsOcular rosacea involves dysregulation of the immune and neurovascular systems, with toll-like receptor activation and complement system involvement leading to chronic ocular surface inflammation. Alterations in the ocular microbiome have been implicated in disease progression. Treatment strategies emphasize a stepwise approach, incorporating ocular and skin hygiene, lifestyle modifications, and pharmacological interventions. Recent advancements in understanding the disease mechanisms have led to the exploration of targeted therapies, including biologics and small-molecule inhibitors.

conclusionsOcular rosacea remains challenging to diagnose and treat, particularly in children (pediatric blepharokeratoconjunctivitis), often leading to delayed intervention and poor outcomes. A multidisciplinary approach, including new therapeutic options, holds promise for improving patient care. Further research into the genetic and molecular basis of ocular rosacea may enable more personalized treatments.

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BlepharitisRosaceaChildHumans

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PMID39808113
PMCPMC11872267

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