The Carter Center
Field testing the use of 3D photographs of trachomatous trichiasis to train trachoma field graders
To evaluate 3D photographs of trachomatous trichiasis (TT) in the training and assessment of trachoma graders.
Long term outcome of the two most commonly used surgical procedures to treat trachomatous trichiasis (TT): PLTR vs BLTR
Ascertain whether the difference in outcome (measured in rate of post-operative trachomatous trichiasis, or TT), between the posterior lamellar tarsal rotation (PLTR) and bilamellar tarsal rotation (BLTR) is sustained at four years or whether they give different results from what has been found at 1 year.
Quality and quantity of post-epilation trichiatic lashes: a cohort study
To understand the nature (quality and quantity) of post epilation lashes and their visual significance in unoperated minor trachomatous trichiasis (TT) cases and case with post-operative trichiasis
The Impact of WASH on Re-infection with STH
Study the impact of WASH on Trachoma by adding an STH intervention and post-treatment evaluation. WASH intervention and control communities will be treated with albendazole and STH burden will be assessed pre-treatment and at annual intervals thereafter.