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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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Bilateral Eyelid Agenesis With Multiple Congenital Ocular Anomalies in an Australian Labradoodle Puppy: Case Report and Surgical Management [PDF]

Vet Ophthalmol
ABSTRACT A 15‐week‐old Australian Labradoodle puppy was presented to The University of Queensland Small Animal Hospital for bilateral eyelid agenesis/coloboma and associated ocular complications. Enucleation of the left globe and repair of the right eyelid via a lip‐to‐lid transmucosal flap was performed. Given the subsequent development of prolapse of
Ng C, Ervedosa T, Soler J, Climans M, Gonzalez‐Astudillo V.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

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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Ruby laser for the treatment of trichiasis

Lasers in Medical Science, 2008
Trichiasis, the misdirection of eyelashes arising from their normal sites of origin, may cause discomfort, corneal abrasions, ulceration and scarring. The therapies currently used for this condition have a variety of success rates and complications. In this report we describe epilation using a ruby laser to treat ten patients (11 lids). In six patients
Moore, J, Silva, D, O'Hare, K, Humphry, R   +3 more
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Clearing the trichiasis backlog: experiences in Amhara, Ethiopia [PDF]

Community Eye Health Journal, 2015
Globally, there were estimated to be around 7.3 million people in 2009 with trachomatous trichiasis (TT). The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends surgery to reduce the risk of sight loss.
Esmael Habtamu , Matthew Burton
doaj   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

Trichiasis surgery: a patient-based approach

Community Eye Health Journal, 2010
Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. Corneal scarring, which causes trachoma related blindness, occurs when the upper eyelashes are turned inward and rub on the eye (cornea).
Wondu Alemayehu, Amir Bedri Kello
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of personal protective equipment on the clarity of vision among trachoma survey graders and trichiasis surgeons in the context of COVID-19

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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Prospective audit of the phenotype, causes and correlates of trachomatous and non- trachomatous trichiasis in a peri-elimination setting.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2022
PurposeTo explore the burden, clinical features and associations of trichiasis due to trachomatous and non-trachomatous aetiologies.MethodsConsenting patients presenting with trichiasis of either eyelid (of one or both eyes) attending the outpatient ...
Noopur Gupta, Praveen Vashist, Rachna Meel, Sumit Grover, Shubhi Jain, Deepak Kumar, Vivek Gupta, Radhika Tandon, Anthony W Solomon   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Systematic review of the incidence of post-operative trichiasis in Africa

BMC Ophthalmology, 2020
Background Surgery for trichiasis is one of the pillars of the World Health Organization’s strategy for global elimination of trachoma as a public health problem.
Grace Mwangi, Paul Courtright, Anthony W Solomon   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source