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

• Главные авторы: Colin Macleod (Автор), Chelsea Yalen (Автор), Robert Butcher (Автор), Umesh Mudaliar (Автор), Kinisimere Natutusau (Автор), Mere Rainima-Qaniuci (Автор), Chris Haffenden (Автор), Conall Watson (Автор), Naomi Cocks (Автор), Luisa Cikamatana (Автор), Chrissy H Roberts (Автор), Michael Marks (Автор), Eric Rafai (Автор), David C W Mabey (Автор), Mike Kama (Автор), Anthony W Solomon (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: 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...