Eyelash Epilation in the Absence of Trichiasis: Results of a Population-Based Prevalence Survey in the Western Division of Fiji.

Eyelash Epilation in the Absence of Trichiasis: Results of a Population-Based Prevalence Survey in the Western Division of Fiji.

BACKGROUND:The WHO definition of trachomatous trichiasis (TT) is "at least one eyelash touching the globe, or evidence of recent epilation of in-turned eyelashes", reflecting the fact that epilation is used as a self-management tool for TT. In Fiji's Western Division, a high TT preval...

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Main Authors: Colin Macleod, Chelsea Yalen, Robert Butcher, Umesh Mudaliar, Kinisimere Natutusau, Mere Rainima-Qaniuci, Chris Haffenden, Conall Watson, Naomi Cocks, Luisa Cikamatana, Chrissy H Roberts, Michael Marks, Eric Rafai, David C W Mabey, Mike Kama, Anthony W Solomon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5256864?pdf=render

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