The prevention and management of postoperative trachomatous trichiasis: A systematic review

Among ocular infections, trachoma is the main cause of blindness. Repeated conjunctival Chlamydia trachomatis infections lead to trichiasis, corneal opacification, and visual impairment. Surgery is often needed to relieve discomfort and preserve vision; however, a high postoperative trachomatous tri...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Survey of ophthalmology 2024-01, Vol.69 (1), p.93-102
Hauptverfasser:	Kreis, Andreas J., Gower, Emily W., Kropp, Martina, Kello, Amir B., Nouhoum, Guirou, Resnikoff, Serge, Talero, Sandra L., Solomon, Anthony W.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Blindness Conjunctiva Humans Postoperative Trachomatous Trichiasis PTT Systematic Review Trachoma Trachoma - complications Trachoma - prevention & control Trichiasis - etiology Trichiasis - surgery Vision, Low
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