trachoma

Key facts Trachoma is a preventable eye infection you can catch from contact with fluid from the eyes and nose of infected people. Active trachoma can cause red, sticky eyes Sometimes children can have no symptoms. Repeated infection can cause visual impairment, including blindness if left untreated. Trachoma can be treated with a single dose of antibiotic and prevented with good hygiene. What is trachoma? Trachoma is a preventable eye infection caused by the bacterium chlamydia trachomatis. If not treated, this infection can cause your eyelids to turn inwards. This causes trichiasis – when your eyelashes rub on your eyeball,