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The aim of this study was to investigate the microbial characteristics of the conjunctival sac and lacrimal sac in patients with chronic dacryocystitis using 16S rRNA sequencing and explore their relevance to this condition.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This was achieved through the application of Illumina MiSeq technology for the comprehensive sequencing of 16S rRNA genes in bacterial DNA samples isolated from the conjunctival and lacrimal sacs of 20 patients with chronic dacryocystitis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The conjunctival sac microbiota showed slightly higher diversity compared to the lacrimal sac. However, their microbial communities were similar. 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