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Trachoma

Alternative Names: Granular conjunctivitis; Egyptian ophthalmia Treatment: Systemic therapy with oral antibiotics can prevent long-term complications if used early in the infection. Active antibiotics include erythromycin and its derivatives, or doxycycline. In certain cases, eyelid surgery for lid deformities may be needed to prevent chronic scarring which can lead to blindness if not corrected. Expectations (prognosis): Text Continues Below Early treatment before the development of scarring and lid deformities has an excellent prognosis. Complications: scarring of the conjunctiva and cornea lid deformities turned-in eyelashes visual loss -- if severe, may result in blindness Calling your health care provider: Call your health care provider if you or your child recently visited an area of the world where trachoma is common and there are symptoms of conjunctivitis.

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