Trachoma Trachoma

Trachoma - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Blepharitis, Blindfolding, Blinding, Cataract, Conjunctivitis, Esotropia, Glaucoma

Trachoma is an eye disease which may result in blindness, caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis.

The blindness is caused by ulceration and consequent scarring of the cornea.

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