Distichiasis and dysplastic eyelashes in trachomatous trichiasis cases in Oman: a case series
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2004; 10 (1-2): 192-197
in English
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ABSTRACT
The study was a prospective evaluation of the prevalence of distichiasis and /or dysplastic eyelashes among trachomatous trichiasis cases at the oculoplasty unit of a hospital in Oman over 3 months in 2000. An oculoplasty surgeon examined and photographed cases using a bio-microscope. Out of 80 cases, 58 [72.5%] had abnormal eyelashes in addition to trachomatous trichiasis. The rate of distichiasis and dysplastic lashes were 13.8% [95% CI 6.2%-21.3%] and 33.8% [95% CI 23.5%-44.1%] respectively; 25.0% [95% CI 15.5%-34.5%] had both. Dysplastic and distichiasis eyelashes were significantly more prevalent in trachomatous trichiasis cases aged < 50 years and those with entropion. Presence of distichiasis and /or dysplastic eyelashes in trachomatous trichiasis cases warrants further analytical studies to confirm the observation and establish any causal association
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Population Surveillance
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Causality
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Age Distribution
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Consanguinity
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Endemic Diseases
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Entropion
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Laser Therapy
Type of study:
Screening study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
2004
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