Trachoma is a painful eye disease that can lead to blindness if not treated. It’s caused by a bacteria that spreads easily, often through flies or by sharing things like bedding or clothes. Over time and repeated infections, it makes the eyelids turn inwards, causing serious pain and, without treatment, blindness.
And it’s not just about losing your sight – trachoma affects everything. People can’t work, children can’t go to school, and families struggle to get by. The cycle of poverty deepens, leaving little hope for the future.