Library Topic: Trachoma

Lecture: Update on Malaria Retinopathy & Global Elimination of Trachoma

This lecture provides important updates on two public health topics: Update on Malaria Retinopathy (Dr. Susan Lewallen) Objectives: Be able to describe the 3 retinal features of malarial retinopathy; Know the significance of malaria retinopathy in the diagnosis of cerebral malaria. Update on Global Elimination of Trachoma (Dr. Paul Courtright) Objectives: Understand the SAFE strategy … Read more

Trachomatous Trichiasis Surgery: A Procedure Using New Clamp Method

This manual is designed to show a technique for trachomatous trichiasis (TT) surgery using a clamp that protects the cornea, maintains hemostasis, and provides markers for standardizing the surgical technique. As an introduction to the subject, background information about trachoma is included. Download Trachomatous Trichiasis Surgery: A Procedure Using New Clamp Method Produced by: ORBIS International … Read more