Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The article introduces the rationale for integrating ‘ocular’ NTDs and the resulting ILEP ocular leprosy photo database project, starting 1 April 2024, that will support training, e-learning, research, and integrated programme initiatives contributing to the timely detection and management of these sight threatening complications. The photo database is an interesting new development in the leprosy world with potential to address existing data and information gaps in ocular leprosy. Additionally, it is an innovative beginning to integrate NTDs that affect the eyes, so that patients can benefit from integrated and inclusive eye care in the future. The ILEP ocular leprosy photo database project is planned to be operational by October 2024. Calls for photographs with the guidelines will be issued shortly.
Source: Leprosy Review
Author: Shyamala Anand
Institution: American Leprosy Missions
Language: English
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4396758387