Trachoma is chronic infectious inflammation of conjunctiva and cornea caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. Infection causes symptoms such as inward eyelashes, conjunctiva scarring, corneal opacity, and eyelid turning inside. It can cause vision loss and even blindness in some patients. Rifampin, tetracycline, chlortetracycline, oxytetracycline, erythromycin, sulfonamides and chloramphenicol can inhibit Chlamydia trachomatis. For acute or severe trachoma, oral sulfonamides can be taken in addition to topical eye drugs. Procedure can be done to direct eyelashes away from eyeball.
How is Trachoma treated in practice?