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

• Main Authors: Colin Macleod (Author), Chelsea Yalen (Author), Robert Butcher (Author), Umesh Mudaliar (Author), Kinisimere Natutusau (Author), Mere Rainima-Qaniuci (Author), Chris Haffenden (Author), Conall Watson (Author), Naomi Cocks (Author), Luisa Cikamatana (Author), Chrissy H Roberts (Author), Michael Marks (Author), Eric Rafai (Author), David C W Mabey (Author), Mike Kama (Author), Anthony W Solomon (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...