Trachoma - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Trachoma is a bacterial infection that affects eyes caused by bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis

Symptoms-

Itching and irritation of the eyes and eyelids

Discharge from the eyes containing mucus or pus

Eyelid swelling

Light sensitivity (photophobia)

Eye pain

Blurred vision

Causes-
Trachoma is caused by certain subtypes of Chlamydia trachomatis. The common transmission routes are in contact with discharge from the eyes or nose, hands, clothing, towels of an infected person, besides that insects, eye-seeking flies etc. can play a role.

Specialists to visit

Ophthalmologist

Infectious Disease Doctor

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References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
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https://www.medicinenet.com