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Impact of Trichiasis Surgery on Quality of Life: A Longitudinal Study in Ethiopia. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2016
BackgroundTrachomatous trichiasis significantly reduces vision and health related quality of life (QoL). Although trichiasis surgery is widely performed to treat trichiasis, there is little data on the effect of surgery on QoL.
Esmael Habtamu, Tariku Wondie, Sintayehu Aweke, Zerihun Tadesse, Mulat Zerihun, Aderajew Mohammed, Zebideru Zewudie, Kelly Callahan, Paul M Emerson, Robin L Bailey, David C W Mabey, Saul N Rajak, Hannah Kuper, Sarah Polack, Helen A Weiss, Matthew J Burton   +15 more
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Absorbable versus silk sutures for surgical treatment of trachomatous trichiasis in Ethiopia: a randomised controlled trial. [PDF]

PLoS Medicine, 2011
BackgroundTrachoma causes blindness through an anatomical abnormality called trichiasis (lashes touching the eye). Trichiasis can recur after corrective surgery.
Saul N Rajak, Esmael Habtamu, Helen A Weiss, Amir Bedri Kello, Teshome Gebre, Asrat Genet, Robin L Bailey, David C W Mabey, Peng T Khaw, Clare E Gilbert, Paul M Emerson, Matthew J Burton   +11 more
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The Impact of Trachomatous Trichiasis on Quality of Life: A Case Control Study. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2015
BackgroundTrachomatous trichiasis is thought to have a profound effect on quality of life (QoL), however, there is little research in this area. We measured vision and health-related QoL in a case-control study in Amhara Region, Ethiopia.Methodology ...
Esmael Habtamu, Tariku Wondie, Sintayehu Aweke, Zerihun Tadesse, Mulat Zerihun, Zebideru Zewudie, Wondimu Gebeyehu, Kelly Callahan, Paul M Emerson, Hannah Kuper, Robin L Bailey, David C W Mabey, Saul N Rajak, Sarah Polack, Helen A Weiss, Matthew J Burton   +15 more
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Surgery versus epilation for the treatment of minor trichiasis in Ethiopia: a randomised controlled noninferiority trial. [PDF]

PLoS Medicine, 2011
BackgroundTrachomatous trichiasis can cause corneal damage and visual impairment. WHO recommends surgery for all cases. However, in many regions surgical provision is inadequate and patients frequently decline. Self-epilation is common and was associated
Saul N Rajak, Esmael Habtamu, Helen A Weiss, Amir Bedri Kello, Teshome Gebre, Asrat Genet, Robin L Bailey, David C W Mabey, Peng T Khaw, Clare E Gilbert, Paul M Emerson, Matthew J Burton   +11 more
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Prevalence of Post-Operative Trichiasis in Southern Ethiopia, 2021: A Community Based Cross Sectional Study [PDF]

Clinical Ophthalmology, 2023
Chuchu Churko,1 Alemayehu Bekele Kassahun,1 Tamiru Getachew,2 Belachew Bokicho,3 Haileyesus Deboch Terefe,3 Selamawit Dagne,4 Tsegaye Yohanes1 1Collaborative Research and Training Center for Neglected Tropical Diseases, College of Medicine and Health ...
Churko C, Bekele Kassahun A, Getachew T, Bokicho B, Terefe HD, Dagne S, Yohanes T   +6 more
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The epidemiology of low vision and blindness associated with trichiasis in southern Sudan [PDF]

BMC Ophthalmology, 2007
Background We investigated vision status associated with trachomatous trichiasis (TT) and explored age-sex patterns of low vision and blindness associated with trichiasis in Mankien district of southern Sudan where trachoma prevention and trichiasis ...
Matende Ibrahim, Onsarigo Alice, Ole-Sempele Francis, Matthews Fiona, Reacher Mark, Ngondi Jeremiah, Baba Samson, Brayne Carol, Emerson Paul   +8 more
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An assessment of trichiasis surgery workforce in Jigawa State, Nigeria

Cogent Medicine, 2016
Purpose: To compare the trichiasis surgery workforce in Jigawa state with the World Health Organization recommendations for surgical technique, training and equipment supply; and to explore the self-reported challenges faced by the lid surgeons in the ...
A.V. Ramyil, C. Bascaran, Catey Bunce, P. Wade, F. Oyediji, C. Mpyet   +5 more
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Definitions and standardization of a new grading scheme for eyelid contour abnormalities after trichiasis surgery. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2012
BACKGROUND: Clear definitions of outcomes following trichiasis surgery are critical for planning program evaluations and for identifying ways to improve trichiasis surgery.
Emily W Gower, Sheila K West, Sandra D Cassard, Beatriz E Munoz, Jennifer C Harding, Shannath L Merbs   +5 more
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Trichiasis and dry eye syndrome in two patients on novel fibroblast growth factor receptor inhibitor therapies

American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2020
Purpose: Present two patients on two different novel FGFR inhibitors who developed trichiasis with dry eye syndrome. Observations: Two patients developed trichiasis and dry eye following FGFR inhibitor therapy.
Kyle B. Vinson, Wesley M. Gillette, Catherine F. Baston, Alan B. Leahey   +3 more
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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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