Burden of Disease in an Indigenous Context - Eye Health

Question 1

What proportion of vision loss in Australia is considered preventable?

Answer 1

75%

Question 2

What proportion of vision loss in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders is considered preventable?

Answer 2

94%

Question 3

How often should Aboriginal people with diabetes have their eye check, compared to others?

Answer 3

Every year, compared to others who should have it every 2 years

Question 4

What causes trachoma?

Answer 4

Certain serotypes of Chlamydia trachomatis

Question 5

Which developed countries have trachoma, and which populations does it affect in those countries?

Answer 5

Australia onlly

Only affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

Question 6

How does trachoma present in children?

Answer 6

Conjunctivitis

Question 7

How many infections of trachoma do you need to result in blindness?

Answer 7

150

Question 8

What is the SAFE strategy?

Answer 8

S = surgery
- To stop turned eyelashes from irritating cornea
A = antibiotics
- To clear infection
F = facial cleanliness
- To stop reinfection
E = environmental improvements

Question 9

What are the three Ts of trichiasis?

Answer 9

Think of it
Thumb to lift lid
Torch to see black lashes touching eye

Question 10

What is the antibiotic used to clear a trichoma infection?

Answer 10

Azithromycin

Question 11

What must be done to the prevalence of a disease to eliminate it?

Answer 11

Need to hold prevalence levels below 5% for 5 years within community

Question 12

Is vision loss less in urban and regional areas, where services are readily available?

Answer 12

No