Overview

Trachoma is a leading infectious cause of blindness.

When to get urgent help

Seek help for eyelashes rubbing eye.

Causes and risk factors

Chlamydia trachomatis.

How it develops (pathophysiology)

Repeated infection scars eyelids so lashes rub the eye.

Signs and symptoms

Itchy eyes, discharge.

How it is diagnosed

Clinical.

Possible complications

Blindness.

Medicines

Azithromycin.

Other treatments

Eyelid surgery.

Living with it and prevention

Face washing, sanitation.

Outlook

Preventable.