Surf these sites: Campaign Targets Leading Cause of Blindness (BBC) -- A campaign has been launched in five countries to combat a disease that has left 6 million people blind. Pfizer''s new antibiotic known as Zithromax is so powerful that patients may need just one dose a year. International Eye Foundation: Trachoma -- One-page factsheet International Trachoma Initiative -- ITI, founded by Pfizer Inc and The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, is dedicated to eliminating the world''s leading cause of preventable blindness. Includes information on trachoma, the initiative and its sponsors. Sight Savers International -- Charity devoted to helping the blind, and preventing and curing eye diseases and blindness where possible. WARNING: Contains graphic descriptions of trachoma. Trachoma -- Brief, technical clinical definition. "Leading cause of blindness worldwide, and afflicts over 400 million people; preventable with adequate diet, proper sanitation, and education." Trachoma -- Report from Hellen Keller International. Trachoma -- The world''s leading preventable cause of blindness. Trachoma Treatment and Prevention -- A wide range of Trachoma information concerning treatment, prevention, diagnosis, email groups, support groups, personal stories, and much more. Updated regularly. WHO Alliance for the Global Elimination of Trachoma -- "Elimination of blinding trachoma from the globe by the year 2020."
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