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Published on: July 8, 2025

Strategies to control trachoma.

Anu A Mathew¹, Angus Turner, Hugh R Taylor

¹Centre for Eye Research Australia, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

|June 6, 2009

Summary

Trachoma, a leading cause of preventable blindness, is targeted for elimination by 2020 using the SAFE strategy. Continued efforts in surgery, antibiotics, and hygiene are crucial for global eradication.

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Infectious Diseases
Public Health

Background:

Trachoma affects 40.6 million people globally, causing 4% of blindness.
Recurrent Chlamydia trachomatis infections lead to inflammation, eyelid scarring, and corneal opacity.
The Alliance for the Global Elimination of Trachoma by 2020 (GET2020) aims to eradicate the disease.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the progress and strategies for trachoma elimination.
To highlight the importance of the SAFE strategy (Surgery, Antibiotics, Facial cleanliness, Environmental improvement).
To identify future challenges and focus areas for achieving global trachoma elimination.

Main Methods:

Review of the SAFE strategy components: trichiasis surgery, mass distribution of antibiotics (azithromycin), and promotion of facial cleanliness and environmental improvements.

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Analysis of the effectiveness and challenges associated with each component.

Discussion of the public health implications and future research directions.

Main Results:

Trichiasis surgery reduces blindness risk and improves quality of life.
Oral azithromycin is a safe and effective mass distribution antibacterial for trachoma control.
Facial cleanliness promotion and environmental improvements are key to reducing transmission but require innovative approaches.

Conclusions:

The SAFE strategy provides a framework for trachoma elimination.
Increased accessibility and acceptance of surgery are needed.
Optimizing antibiotic distribution and promoting sustainable hygiene behaviors are critical for achieving the 2020 elimination goal.