What causes trachoma

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Trachoma is also called wheat swelling. Many people may not think that trachoma is also a disease and can not be paid attention to. It is true that many people may be cured without medication, but some people may eventually lead to very serious consequences. Now let's popularize the science of what causes trachoma.

What causes trachoma

First: trachoma is a chronic infectious conjunctival keratitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. It is named trachoma because it forms a rough and uneven appearance on the surface of eyelid conjunctiva and looks like sand particles. In the early stage of the disease, there are conjunctival infiltration, such as nipple and follicular hyperplasia, and corneal pannus; in the late stage, the eyelid varus deformity is caused by the scar of the affected eyelid and conjunctiva.

Second: trachoma is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, while involving the cornea of chronic infectious conjunctivitis, occasionally acute attack, and then enter the chronic clinical process. Aggravating the damage of cornea can seriously affect vision and even cause blindness. The incubation period is 5-14 days, and the disease occurs in both eyes, mostly in children or adolescence.

Third: mild trachoma, patients with only itching, foreign body sensation and a small amount of secretion. Severe trachoma, especially with corneal involvement or other complications, has photophobia, tears, pain and other irritating symptoms; visual loss is often related to the degree of corneal involvement.

matters needing attention

Trachoma seriously affects our daily life. Most people who get trachoma will use some antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs for treatment. In the future, we can try our best to avoid these unhealthy eye habits in our daily life.