Trachoma is a chronic infectious conjunctival keratitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis infection. It can be transmitted through contact or through daily necessities, towels, water, and other media. Therefore, the following methods can be used to prevent trachoma in daily life:
1. Pay attention to eye hygiene: Wash hands frequently and avoid touching your eyes with hands or other objects. Pay attention to wearing time when wearing contact lenses to avoid infection.
2. Rest adequately: Reduce eye usage time, rest, keep eyes clean, and relieve eye fatigue.
3. Adjust diet: A balanced and light diet can help enhance physical fitness and improve body resistance.
4. Pay attention to environmental hygiene: Towels, basins, and other items contacted by patients should be disinfected promptly and kept clean to avoid cross-infection.
5. Strengthen exercise: Regular exercise can enhance physical fitness and improve body resistance.
6. Vaccination: Vaccination against Chlamydia trachomatis can help prevent trachoma infection.
7. Others: High-risk groups in areas with high Chlamydia trachomatis infection rates should be screened regularly. Once trachoma infection is detected, timely treatment is essential.
Chlamydia trachomatis is mainly transmitted through sexual contact, so it is recommended that patients maintain chastity and avoid having multiple sexual partners at the same time. Additionally, spouses and sexual partners should also be tested, and if Chlamydia trachomatis infection is detected, they should undergo treatment simultaneously. Isolation measures for susceptible populations should also be taken for trachoma prevention.
