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Trichiasis with and without tarsal conjunctival scarring: A multi-country observational study. [PDF]

PLOS Global Public Health
There has been discussion regarding the definition of the clinical sign trachomatous trichiasis (TT) for the purposes of determining elimination of trachoma as a public health problem, and whether the definition should include the presence of ...
Esmael Habtamu, Caleb Mpyet, Francis Mugume, Gladys Atto, Fikre Seife, Gilbert Baayenda, Sharone Backers, Ana Bakhtiari, Zerihun Tadesse, Scott D Nash, E Kelly Callahan, Scott Mcpherson, Emma M Harding-Esch, David Macleod, Michaela Kelly, Tom Millar, Victor Hu, Paul Courtright, Matthew Burton   +18 more
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Impact of personal protective equipment on the clarity of vision among trachoma survey graders and trichiasis surgeons in the context of COVID-19 [PDF]

BMJ Open Ophthalmology, 2023
Background/aims The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the use of personal protective equipment for those involved in trachoma survey grading and trichiasis surgery.
Michaela Kelly, Stephanie Palmer, Emma M Harding-Esch, Paul Courtright, Harran Mkocha, Donal Bisanzio, Nicholas Olobio, Jeremiah M Ngondi, Ehtisham Ul Hassan, Sue-Chen Apadinuwe, Michael Dejene, Philip Downs, Cristina Jimenez, George Kabona, Biruck Negash Kebede, Peter Kivumbi, Tom Millar, Aryc W Mosher, Caleb Mpyet, Wamyil-Mshelia Teyil   +19 more
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Short Term Outcome of Anterior Lamellar Reposition in Treating Trachomatous Trichiasis [PDF]

Journal of Ophthalmology, 2015
Purpose. To evaluate the outcome of anterior lamellar reposition (ALR) in treating trachomatous trichiasis. Methods. Patients with trachomatous trichiasis or entropion with short tarsus were treated by ALR between February 2009 and November 2013.
Rania A. Ahmed, Sameh H. Abdelbaky
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Training trichiasis surgeons: Ensuring quality

Community eye health, 2014
The World Health Organization (WHO) has set 2020 as the target for the global elimination of blinding trachoma as a public health problem. To achieve this goal, more than 7 million trachomatous trichiasis (TT) operations are needed. Poor post-operative outcomes are a significant barrier, as they reduce the number of patients who are willing to come for
Emily W Gower, Amir Bedri Kello, KH Martin Kollmann   +2 more
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Trichiasis as a clinical manifestation of subconjunctival epithelioid hemangioendothelioma: a rare case report [PDF]

Frontiers in Oncology
Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma(EHE) is a rare, low-grade malignant tumor of vascular endothelial origin, commonly found in the lungs, liver, bones, and soft tissue. However, orbital involvement is uncommon.
Mingjue Hu, Jinlin Wang, Sirui Zhou, Yuanyuan Chen, Ting Luo, Juan Guo, Zhanfeng Wang, Yi Sun   +7 more
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Oral doxycycline for the prevention of postoperative trachomatous trichiasis in Ethiopia: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial [PDF]

The Lancet Global Health, 2018
Summary: Background: Trachomatous trichiasis is treated surgically to prevent sight loss. Unfavourable surgical outcomes remain a major challenge.
Esmael Habtamu, PhD, Tariku Wondie, BA, Sintayehu Aweke, MPH, Zerihun Tadesse, MD, Mulat Zerihun, MPH, Bizuayehu Gashaw, MHA, Chrissy H Roberts, PhD, Amir Bedri Kello, MD, David C W Mabey, ProfDM, Saul N Rajak, PhD, E Kelly Callahan, MPH, David Macleod, PhD, Helen A Weiss, ProfPhD, Matthew J Burton, ProfPhD   +13 more
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Cryosurgery for Treatment of Trichiasis

American Journal of Ophthalmology, 1976
We cryosurgically destroyed eyelashes in rabbits and applied the technique to treat 23 selected patients with trichiasis. Liquid nitrogen was sprayed on the eyelid margin by using a double, rapid-freeze, slow-thaw cycle monitored by a subcutaneous thermocouple to -30 degrees C. It was an improvement on electrolysis and a simple alternative to surgery.
J H, Sullivan, C, Beard, J D, Bullock
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Postoperative trachomatous trichiasis and associated factors among adults who underwent trachomatous trichiasis surgery in Ambassel District, North-East Ethiopia. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
BackgroundIn Trachoma endemic countries, many people who underwent Trichiasis surgery faced a recurrence of the disease. Postoperative Trichiasis is a significant problem for patients and health care providers because it puts the eye at renewed risk of ...
Abdu Tabor Yimam, Gizachew Tadesse Wassie, Getu Degu Alene   +2 more
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Outcomes of posterior lamellar tarsal rotation vs bilamellar tarsal rotation for trachomatous trichiasis. [PDF]

PLoS Negl Trop Dis
Kempen JH, Chen Y, Abashawl A, Mohammed AA, Dodson S, Alemayehu W, Gemechu A, Mengesha AA, Kumsa DA, Succar T, McWilliams K, Jin F, Bunya VY, Maguire MG, Burton MJ, Ying GS, FLuorometholone as Adjunctive MEdical Therapy for Trachomatous Trichiasis Surgery (FLAME) Trial Research Group.   +16 more
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The Gambia has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem: Challenges and successes.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2022
Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness in the world and has been known to be a major public health problem in The Gambia for over 60 years.
Agatha Aboe, Balla Musa Joof, Sarjo Kebba Kanyi, Abba Hydara, Philip Downs, Simon Bush, Paul Courtright   +6 more
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