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In physiological conditions, NETs protect the eye from debris and cleave proinflammatory cytokines, including several interleukins. On the other hand, NETs play a role in corneal diseases, such as dry eye disease and ocular graft-versus-host disease, where they promote acinar atrophy and delayed wound healing. Additionally, NET levels positively correlate with increased severity of uveitis. NETs have also been described in the context of diabetic retinopathy. Although increased NET biomarkers are associated with an increased risk of the disease, NETs also assist in the elimination of pathological blood vessels and the regeneration of normal vessels. Targeting NET pathways for the treatment of ocular diseases has shown promising outcomes; however, more studies are still needed in this regard. In this article, we summarize the literature on the protective roles of NETs in the eye. 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