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PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2021 BackgroundTrachomatous trichiasis is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. The World Health Organization recommends eyelid surgery to reduce the risk of visual impairment from trichiasis.
Chuchu Churko +2 more
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An Operation for Trichiasis [PDF]
American Journal of Ophthalmology, 1920 n ...
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Pre-operative trichiatic eyelash pattern predicts post-operative trachomatous trichiasis.
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2019 ImportanceTrichiasis surgery programs globally have faced high rates of poor surgical outcomes. Identifying correctable risk factors for improving long-term outcomes is essential for countries targeting elimination of trachoma as a public health problem ...
Emily W Gower +11 more
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Prevalence of Trachoma in Gambella Region, Ethiopia: Results of Three Population-Based Prevalence Surveys Conducted with the Global Trachoma Mapping Project. [PDF]
, 2016 PURPOSE: In Ethiopia, trachoma is a major public health problem, accounting for 11.5% of all cases of blindness. In Gambella, one of the country's most remote regions, the 2005-2006 National Survey of Blindness, Low Vision and Trachoma estimated a region-
Abashawl, Aida +10 more
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The Clinical Phenotype of Trachomatous Trichiasis in Ethiopia: Not All Trichiasis Is Due to Entropion [PDF]
Investigative Opthalmology & Visual Science, 2011 Trachomatous trichiasis (TT) is usually described as a cicatricial entropion of the upper lid; however, other forms of trichiasis have been reported. This variation in clinical phenotype is potentially important for treatment guidelines. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the range of disease type and severity encompassed by TT ...
Paul M. Emerson +11 more
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Association of conjunctival bacterial infection and female sex in cicatricial trachoma. [PDF]
, 2012 PURPOSE: Conjunctival infection with non-chlamydial bacteria may play an important role in the progression of trachoma, especially with regard to the development of corneal opacity and blindness.
Alemayehu, Wondu +10 more
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Clinical Ophthalmology, 2021 Chuchu Churko,1 Mekuria Asnakew Asfaw,1 Zerihun Zerdo2 1Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Southern Nation Nationality of People Region, Ethiopia; 2Department of Medical Laboratory ...
Churko C, Asfaw MA, Zerdo Z
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The Lancet Global Health, 2016 Background: Eyelid surgery is done to correct trachomatous trichiasis to prevent blindness. However, recurrent trichiasis is frequent. Two procedures are recommended by WHO and are in routine practice: bilamellar tarsal rotation (BLTR) and posterior ...
Esmael Habtamu, MSc +14 more
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Wellcome Open Research, 2017 Background: Trachomatous trichiasis (TT) may lead to disability, impeding productive activities, resulting in loss of income. This study was conducted to determine if trichiasis surgery improves participation in productive and leisure activities, and ...
Esmael Habtamu +16 more
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