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Equine eyelid reconstruction by semi‐circular skin flap blepharoplasty

Equine Veterinary Education, EarlyView.
Summary Reconstructive surgeries of the equine eyelid carry significant challenges for the equine surgeon, due to the poorly mobile and tightly adhered facial skin in this species. Preservation of lid function is an essential surgical consideration in order to maintain protection of the globe and cornea and to provide ocular comfort to the case ...
V. J. Jordan, D. Leong, C. Hartley
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Active trachoma and ocular Chlamydia trachomatis infection in two Gambian regions: on course for elimination by 2020? [PDF]

, 2009
BACKGROUND: Trachoma has been endemic in The Gambia for decades. National trachoma control activities have been in place since the mid-1980's, but with no mass antibiotic treatment campaign.
Chrissy H Roberts, Sarr Isatou, Esther Aryee, Edwards Tansy, Sillah Ansumana, Harding-Esch, Emma M, Sillah, Ansumana, Martin J Holland, Bailey Robin L., Molina, Sandra, Edwards, Tansy, Harding-Esch Emma M., Sandra Molina, David C W Mabey, Emma M Harding-Esch, Isatou Sarr, Snell Paul, Paul Snell, Tansy Edwards, Ansumana Sillah, Mabey David C. W., Roberts Chrissy H., Robin L Bailey, Bailey, Robin L, Holland, Martin J, Snell, Paul, Roberts, Chrissy H, Aryee Esther, Sarr, Isatou, Molina Sandra, Holland Martin J., Mabey, David CW, Aryee, Esther   +32 more
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What will happen if we do nothing to control trachoma: health expectancies for blinding trachoma in southern Sudan.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2009
BackgroundUncontrolled trachoma is a leading cause of blindness. Current global trachoma burden summary measures are presented as disability adjusted life years but have limitations due to inconsistent methods and inadequate population-based data on ...
Jeremiah M Ngondi, Fiona E Matthews, Mark H Reacher, Jonathan King, Carol Brayne, Hebe Gouda, Paul M Emerson   +6 more
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THE TREATMENT OF TRICHIASIS AND ENTROPION. [PDF]

The Lancet, 1892
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Epidermal necrolysis sequelae: A cohort study on prevalence and risk factors

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, EarlyView.
Long‐term sequelae after epidermal necrolysis are frequent, multiple and often severe. Cutaneous, ocular and psychological complications are more frequent, with significant socioeconomic impact. Cluster analysis identifies distinct patient profiles, highlighting the need for personalized multidisciplinary follow‐up.
Thanh Vy Nguyen, Thomas Bettuzzi, Karim Zaghbib, Julie Gueudry, Audrey Colin, Kmar Bel Hareth, Narimane Terkmane, Emilie Sbidian, Nicolas de Prost, Saskia Ingen‐Housz‐Oro   +9 more
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Training trichiasis surgeons: ensuring quality

, 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.1 Poor post-operative ...
Emily W Gower, Martin Kollmann, K.H., Kello, A.B., Amir Bedri Kello, Gower, E.W., KH Martin Kollmann   +5 more
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Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Associated Factors Towards Trachoma Among People Living in Arba Minch Zuria District, Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia

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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Barriers to Ophthalmologic Care Reported by Family Caregivers of Users and Non‐Users With Intellectual Disabilities

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background People with intellectual disabilities (IDs) are more likely to experience vision‐related impairments, yet they face many barriers to accessing eye care. Although previous studies have described these barriers, few have compared barriers reported by families who have and have not accessed ophthalmologic care, which may provide ...
Chiun‐Ho Hou, Yueh‐Ching Chou, Shu‐Fang Shih, Christy Pu   +3 more
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Evaluation of photoactivated chromophore for keratitis–corneal cross‐linking (PACK‐CXL) in feline infectious keratitis—patient demographics, treatment protocols, risk factors, and treatment outcome: a retrospective study

Veterinary Ophthalmology, Volume 28, Issue 2, Page 330-340, March 2025.
Abstract Objectives To describe patient demographics and treatment protocols in a population of feline patients undergoing photoactivated chromophore for keratitis–corneal cross‐linking (PACK–CXL) as an adjunctive treatment for infectious keratitis.
Angelie K. Shukla, Malwina E. Kowalska, Kevin Arteaga, Manuela Crasta, Christopher Dixon, Frank Famose, Sonja Hartnack, Simon Anton Pot   +7 more
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Oral doxycycline for the prevention of postoperative trachomatous trichiasis in Ethiopia: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

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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