Clinical aspects of corneal trachoma.

Abstract

Classification of trachoma by site rather than density of opacities is better related to visual prognosis and helps in selection for graft surgery. The cases are divided into 3 groups: peripheral corneal opacities, central corneal opacities, and diffuse corneal opacities (ground-glass cornea). A central lesion has the poorest prognosis, especially in children.

• Authors: F A Hosni
• Journal: The British journal of ophthalmology (Br J Ophthalmol) Vol. 62 Issue 3 Pg. 159-62 (Mar 1978) ISSN: 0007-1161 [Print] England
• PMID: 638107 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Age Factors
• Corneal Opacity (epidemiology, etiology)
• Humans
• Prognosis
• Qatar
• Sex Factors
• Trachoma (complications, epidemiology)