EyeRounds Online Atlas of Ophthalmology

Contributor:
William Charles Caccamise Sr,MD, Retired Clinical Asst Prof of Ophthal. U.of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry

Category: Oculoplastics
Diagnosis: trachoma: extreme trichiasis

trachoma: extreme trichiasis

Image Comments:

This photo demonstrates extreme lid distortion with trichiasis in trachoma. Severe corneal damage in trachoma patients is due primarily to the constant rubbing of the cornea by errant, bristle-like lashes.

trachoma: extreme trichiasis


trachoma: extreme trichiasis


trachoma: extreme trichiasis


 

 

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