Clearing the trichiasis backlog: experiences in Amhara, Ethiopia
Globally, there were estimated to be around 7.3 million people in 2009 with trachomatous trichiasis (TT). The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends surgery to reduce the risk of sight loss. In the last decade, only about 50% of the annual global surgical targets have been achieved. At the curre...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH), London
2015-09-01
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| Series: | Community Eye Health Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.cehjournal.org/article/clearing-the-trichiasis-backlog-experiences-in-amhara-ethiopia/ |