Table 2 The Simplified WHO grading system assessment of trachoma communities
Grade of trachoma | Characteristic to diagnose |
|---|---|
trachomatous inflammation-follicular (TF): | The presence of five or more follicles of at least 0.5 mm in the upper tarsal conjunctiva. |
Trachomatous Inflammation -Intense (TI | Pronounced inflammatory thickening of the tarsal conjunctiva that obscures more than half of the normal deep tarsal vessels |
Trachomatous Scarring (TS | Presence of scarring in the tarsal conjunctiva(TS) |
Trachomatous Trachealis(TT): | At least one eyelash rubs on the eyeball, or there is evidence of recent removal of in-turned eyelashes |