Definitions and standardization of a new grading scheme for eyelid contour abnormalities after trichiasis surgery.

BACKGROUND: Clear definitions of outcomes following trichiasis surgery are critical for planning program evaluations and for identifying ways to improve trichiasis surgery. Eyelid contour abnormality is an important adverse outcome of surgery; however, no standard method has been described to catego...

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Main Authors: Emily W Gower, Sheila K West, Sandra D Cassard, Beatriz E Munoz, Jennifer C Harding, Shannath L Merbs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3383763?pdf=render