A 10-year-old girl from rural Togo presents with bilateral upper eyelid scarring (tarsal conjunctival scarring with follicles). She has trichiasis (in...

Question

A 10-year-old girl from rural Togo presents with bilateral upper eyelid scarring (tarsal conjunctival scarring with follicles). She has trichiasis (inturned eyelashes) scratching the cornea. What is the recommended management according to the WHO SAFE strategy?

Accepted Answer

Surgical correction of trichiasis to prevent corneal opacity and blindness

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Topical corticosteroid eye drops

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Oral ivermectin

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Intravitreal injection of anti-VEGF agents

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Corneal transplant

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Trachoma and SAFE Strategy

A 10-year-old girl from rural Togo presents with bilateral upper eyelid scarring (tarsal conjunctival scarring with follicles). She has trichiasis (inturned eyelashes) scratching the cornea. What is the recommended management according to the WHO SAFE strategy?