This is known as trichiasis, and it can damage the outer layer of the eye and lead to ulcers, vision loss and, in severe cases, blindness. Nicoletta Lanese is the health channel editor at Live ...

It starts as a bacterial infection, but when left untreated it deteriorates into trachomatous trichiasis – a protracted and ...

If at least one lash is touching the globe, then trachomatous trichiasis is graded as present (note that evidence of trachomatous scarring should also be present to be truly due to trachoma).

Local mechanical causes of epiphora, such as trichiasis, distichiasis, conjunctivitis, keratitis, and uveitis are also obvious on slit-lamp examinations. Epiphora is often caused by tear film and ...

Dr. Stafeeva completed a residency at University of Colorado. Dr. Stafeeva has has worked on more claims relating to Trichiasis than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Stafeeva has ...