Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. Recurrent infection by Chlamydia trachomatis causes in-turning of the eyelids / lashes (trichiasis), leading to corneal damage and blindness. The WHO recommends corrective eyelid surgery for trichiasis. Unfortunately, trichiasis frequently returns following surgery. The purpose of this study is to compare the outcome of surgery (at one and two years) for trichiasis using two currently used alternative suture types: non-absorbable (silk) and absorbable (vicryl). We, the researchers, hypothesise that the supportive presence of the absorbable suture for a longer period produces more stable wound healing, leading to a better outcome.
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Recurrent trichiasis
Timeframe: One and two years