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Trachoma

Also called granular conjunctivitis, Egyptian ophthalmia, and blinding trachoma, is an infectious disease caused by bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. The infection causes a roughening of the inner surface of the eyelids.

Symptoms:

Mild itching and irritation of the eyes and eyelids.
Discharge from the eyes containing mucus or pus.
Eyelid swelling.
Light sensitivity (photophobia)
Eye pain.

Preliminary plan:

Ophthalmologist appointment
Complete blood count
Urinalysis
Blood test:
- Urea (BUN)
- Creatinine
- C-reactive protein
- Rheumatoid factor
- Glucose
- Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol
- LDL Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Potassium Sodium Chlorine (K, Na, Cl) (blood)
Ophtalmocromoscopy
Diplopia test (double vision)
Eccentricity angle test
Convergence test
Autorefractometry (narrow pupil)
Exophthalmometry
Adaptation study
Gramstained smear bacterioscopy - eye swab
Microflora culture and sensitivity test (eye swab)
DNA detection of Chlamydia trachomatis (other scrapings)