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Trachoma

Trachoma is a bacterial infection that impacts your eyes. Early treatment might help prevent trachoma complications.

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Trachoma

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  1. UNTREATED TRACHOMA COULD LEAD TO BLINDNESS Trachoma is a bacterial infection that impacts your eyes. It is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Trachoma is contagious and spreads through contact with the eyes, eyelids, and nose or throat secretions of infected people. Early treatment might help prevent trachoma complications.

  2. Symptoms Signs and symptoms of trachoma usually affect both eyes and might include: Mild itching and irritation to the eyes and eyelids Eye discharge containing mucus or pus Eyelid swelling Light sensitivity (photophobia) Eye pain Eye redness Vision loss

  3. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified 5 stages in the development of trachoma: 1. Inflammation — follicular - The early infection has five or more follicles. Inflammation — intense - At this stage, your eye is now highly infectious and becomes irritated, with a thickening or swelling of the upper eyelid. Eyelid scarring - Repeated infections result in scarring of the inner eyelid. In-turned eyelashes (trichiasis) - The scarred inner lining of your eyelid continues to deform Corneal clouding (opacity) - The cornea becomes affected by an inflammation that is most frequently seen under your upper lid 2. 3. 4. 5.

  4. Risk factors Factors that increase your risk of contracting trachoma are: Crowded living conditions - People living in close contact are at higher risk of spreading infection. Poor sanitation - Poor sanitary conditions, inadequate access to water, and lack of hygiene help spread the disease. Age - In areas where the disease is active, it is most common in children ages four to six. Sex - In some areas, women's rate of contracting the disease is two to six times greater than that of men. Flies - People living in areas with problems controlling the fly population might be more susceptible to infection.

  5. Complications Repeated or secondary infections could lead to complications, including: Scarring of the inner eyelid Eyelid deformities Corneal scarring or cloudiness Partial or complete vision loss

  6. Proper hygiene practices include: Face washing and hand-washing - Keeping faces and hands clean might help break the cycle of reinfection. Fly control - Reducing fly populations could help eliminate a source of transmission. Proper waste management - Properly disposing of animal and human waste could reduce breeding grounds for flies. Improved access to water - Having a freshwater source nearby could help improve hygienic conditions.

  7. In the early stages of trachoma, treatment with antibiotics alone might be enough to eliminate the infection. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends giving antibiotics to an entire community when more than ten percent of children have been affected by trachoma. Treatment of later stages of trachoma — including painful eyelid deformities might require surgery.

  8. If you or anyone you know is suffering from trachoma, our expert providers at Specialty Care Clinics will take care of your health and help you recover. Call 469-545-9983 to book a telehealth appointment for an at-home check-up Thank you https://specialtycareclinics.com/

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