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  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Global Health

Background:

  • Trachoma remains a leading cause of preventable blindness globally.
  • Trichiasis, a complication of trachoma, causes eyelid deformity and corneal scarring.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current practices for trachoma treatment.
  • To focus on recent studies, particularly those discussing trachoma trichiasis surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies on trachoma treatment.
  • Analysis of surgical techniques for trachoma trichiasis.

Main Results:

  • Azithromycin eye drops may be as effective as oral azithromycin for active trachoma.
  • Posterior lamellar tarsal rotation is effective for severe trichiasis with lower recurrence risk.
  • Tarsus-sparing procedures show good success rates.
  • Addressing concurrent lid abnormalities improves surgical outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding trachoma pathophysiology and recurrence is crucial for control.
  • Procedures sparing tarsus/conjunctiva are important due to progressive scarring and high recurrence rates.