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The Ophthalmologist / Issues / 2026 / January / Tackling Trachoma in Ethiopia
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Tackling Trachoma in Ethiopia

FLAME trial: Can a mild steroid reduce trichiasis relapse after surgery?

1/30/2026 1 min read

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Top Institutions in Ophthalmology, Infectious Disease, Global Health

Leading institutions in ophthalmology and global infectious diseases conduct large-scale randomized controlled trials and field studies in endemic regions, combining clinical expertise with epidemiological methods to evaluate interventions for trachoma and its complications.

  • #1

    Massachusetts Eye and Ear

    Boston, MA

    Home to leading experts in ophthalmic epidemiology and clinical trials, including leadership of the FLAME trial investigating postoperative management of trachomatous trichiasis in Ethiopia.

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Epidemiology
  • #2

    London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

    London, N/A

    Renowned for global health research and trachoma control programs, with extensive fieldwork and epidemiological studies in trachoma-endemic countries including Ethiopia.

    Key Differentiators

    • Infectious Disease
    • Global Health
    • Ophthalmology
  • #3

    The Carter Center

    Atlanta, GA

    Leads global trachoma elimination initiatives, including surgical training and programmatic implementation in Ethiopia and other endemic countries.

    Key Differentiators

    • Global Health
    • Ophthalmology
    • Public Health
  • #4

    Johns Hopkins University

    Baltimore, MD

    Strong research programs in infectious eye diseases and global health, with involvement in trachoma epidemiology and intervention trials.

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Epidemiology
    • Global Health
  • #5

    Addis Ababa University

    Addis Ababa, N/A

    Leading Ethiopian institution involved in clinical research and trachoma control programs within the country, providing critical local expertise and implementation support.

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Public Health

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