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Trachoma: important cause of blindness
Chronic follicular keratoconjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis
Inflammation of the upper eyelid, followed by pannus of the cornea, ectropion and trichiasis
Treatment by tetracyclines or azithromycin
Prevention by better hygiene, water, soap and fly control
