Area of research
Microbiology · Physiology
Research interest
Research focused on Trachoma and Trichiasis, with related work in Global health, Optometry, Delphi method. Notable publications include 'The Lancet Global Health Commission on Global Eye Health: vision beyond 2020', 'Trachoma and Relative Poverty: A Case-Control Study', and 'Interventions for trachoma trichiasis'.
Trachoma: the final push for global elimination
Distribution and viability of ocular and non-ocular Chlamydia trachomatis in households in a trachoma-endemic community in Oromia, Ethiopia
Prevalence of Ocular Chlamydia trachomatis and Active Trachoma among Children in Merhabete District, Amhara, Ethiopia
Challenges and Strategies for Mainstreaming Neglected Tropical Diseases Campaign Interventions in Ethiopia
Cluster randomised controlled trial of double-dose azithromycin mass drug administration, facial cleanliness and fly control measures for trachoma control in Oromia, Ethiopia: the stronger SAFE trial protocol
Cross-cultural adaptation of the 5-Question Stigma Indicators in trachoma-affected communities, Ethiopia
Trachoma risk factors in Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Eye Health Integration in Southern and Eastern Africa: A Scoping Review
Grand Challenges in global eye health: a global prioritisation process using Delphi method
Evaluation of the efficacy of insecticide-treated scarves to protect children from the trachoma vector Musca sorbens (Diptera: Muscidae): A phase II randomised controlled trial in Oromia, Ethiopia
Realizing the potential of routinely collected data for monitoring eye health services to help achieve universal health coverage
The Lancet Global Health Commission on Global Eye Health: vision beyond 2020
Effect of repeated epilation for minor trachomatous trichiasis on lash burden, phenotype and surgical management willingness: A cohort study
Development and Validation of a Smartphone-based Contrast Sensitivity Test
The impact of microbial keratitis on quality of life in Uganda
Pre-operative trichiatic eyelash pattern predicts post-operative trachomatous trichiasis
3D images as a field grader training tool for trachomatous trichiasis: A diagnostic accuracy study in Ethiopia
Posterior lamellar versus bilamellar tarsal rotation surgery for trachomatous trichiasis: Long-term outcomes from a randomised controlled trial
Oral doxycycline for the prevention of postoperative trachomatous trichiasis in Ethiopia: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Predictors of Trachomatous Trichiasis Surgery Outcome
Podoconiosis, trachomatous trichiasis and cataract in northern Ethiopia: A comparative cross sectional study
Impact of trichiasis surgery on daily living: A longitudinal study in Ethiopia
Posterior lamellar versus bilamellar tarsal rotation surgery for trachomatous trichiasis in Ethiopia: a randomised controlled trial
Impact of Trichiasis Surgery on Quality of Life: A Longitudinal Study in Ethiopia
Trachoma and Relative Poverty: A Case-Control Study
Interventions for trachoma trichiasis
Pathogenesis of Progressive Scarring Trachoma in Ethiopia and Tanzania and Its Implications for Disease Control: Two Cohort Studies
The Impact of Trachomatous Trichiasis on Quality of Life: A Case Control Study