Diseases and Conditions
Trachoma
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
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Complications
One episode of trachoma caused by Chlamydia trachomatis is easily treated with early detection and use of antibiotics. Repeated or secondary infections can lead to complications, including:
- Scarring of the inner eyelid
- Eyelid deformities, such as an inward-folding eyelid (entropion) or ingrown eyelashes (trichiasis), which can scratch the cornea
- Corneal scarring or cloudiness
- Partial or complete vision loss