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Kimasai trichiasis brochure (Kipukutik ene trichiasis te Maa)
This Maasai-language brochure educates communities about trachomatous trichiasis—a condition where eyelashes turn inward and damage the eye. It explains the causes, effects, treatment options, and encourages early surgical intervention to prevent blindness.

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Community eye education | Eye Health | Eyelid Surgery | Indigenous health | KCCO | Kimasai | Maasai | Preventable Blindness | Tanzania | Trachoma | Trichiasis | Vision Care
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