Trichiasis - Biotech, Pharma and Life Science Channel
PubMed Articles
Aim: To determine profiles of non-chlamydia conjunctival bacteria and their antimicrobial susceptibility from adults who underwent trachomatous trichiasis surgery in rural areas of Ethiopia. Materials...
Trachoma in Far North Queensland: an example of poor population health practice.
In Australia's north, the remote island indigenous communities of the Torres Strait have had an uninterrupted ophthalmic service for the last 25 years, usually for 6 weeks per annum. During that time,...
Treatment for trichiasis through a combination of eyelash trephination and electrocautery.
Purpose: This article introduces 3-mm-deep eyelash trephination combined with electrocautery as a way to increase the success rate for treatment for trichiasis. Method: We have modified surgical...
Surgical management of entropion.
Entropion is an inward folding malposition of the eyelid margin. As a result of persistent entropion and trichiasis severe complications of the conjunctiva and the cornea can occur, which can lead to...
Effects of intervention with the SAFE strategy on trachoma across Ethiopia.
Background/Aims The impact of the SAFE strategy (surgery, antibiotics, face washing, environmental hygiene), recommended to eliminate blinding trachoma, is not well explored. We determined the operati...
Transconjunctival approach in orbital traumatology: A review of 56 cases.
AIM: The aim of this study is to analyze the transconjunctival approach in the treatment of orbital fractures and to evaluate the indications, the advantages of the surgical approach, and the occurren...
Discoid lupus erythematosus of the periorbita: clinical dilemmas, diagnostic delays.
PurposeUntreated periocular discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), though very rare, may lead to significant morbidity with lid deformities, trichiasis, and symblepharon formation. We present the largest...
PURPOSE: Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors and kinases are commonly used in the treatment regimen of various solid tumors including non-small cell lung, colorectal, head and neck, bre...
News Articles
New clamp for trachomatous trichiasis surgery does not improve outcomes
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new clamp for eyelid surgery on patients at risk for blindness from Chlamydia trachomatis did not reduce the rates of a composite primary endpoint in a large randomiz...
Events
None
Companies
None
Clinical Trials
A Trial of Epilation Verses Surgery for Minor Trichiasis
Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. Recurrent infection by Chlamydia trachomatis causes a gradual scarring process of the inner surface of the eyelid (conjunct...
Comparison of Argon Laser and Radiofrequency in Trichiasis Treatment
In this clinical trial study,the investigators intend to compare two methods of trichiasis treatment.One by argon laser and the other by radiofrequency then compare the result of these pro...
A Trial of Non-absorbable Versus Absorbable Sutures for Trichiasis Surgery
Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. Recurrent infection by Chlamydia trachomatis causes in-turning of the eyelids / lashes (trichiasis), leading to corneal dam...
Modified Instrumentation for Surgery to Correct Trichiasis
Trachoma, an ocular infection caused by C. trachomatis, is the second leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. Years of repeated infection with C. trachomatis cause the eyelid to...
Partnership for Rapid Elimination of Trachoma
Trachoma, an ocular infection caused by C. trachomatis, is the second leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. Years of repeated infection with C. trachomatis cause the eyelid to...
Videos
What Is Trichiasis ?
Well here you can see mis directed cilia on upper eye lids these extra rows of eyelashes is touching to cornea causing epiphora and irritation. Treatment is ...
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Trichiasis
A disease of the eye in which the eyelashes abnormally turn inwards toward the eyeball producing constant irritation caused by motion of the lids.
