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On SAFE strategy false is -

A
Screening
B
Antibiotics
C
Facial hygiene
D
Environmental modification
High-Yield Explanation
Blindness From Trachoma Can e Stopped At Four Different points : SAFE S -  Surgical correction for trichiasis. It is a simple operation that can turn out lashes which are scratching the cornea. Patients can be operated on in a local dispensary or health center, or other community space if properly prepared.The surgical procedure can be performed by those who have had surgical training : eye doctors, eye nurses or eye care assistants. A -  Antibiotic treatment of people with active trachoma infection. Regular detection and treatment of people with active trachoma is important. The recommended treatment is as Follows: Wash the face and clean the eyes Apply tetracycline 1% ointment to both eyes two times daily for six weeks The ointment is sticky and may blur the vision for a few moments. This will only last a few moments. If possible, treat all the children in the family. F -  Clean Faces Families and individuals can do something to protect themselves from infection by increasing the number of times a child washes his/her face. Regular face washing removes discharge so that flies are not attracted to faces. It does not require great quantities of water : one liter of water can wash up to 30 faces. E -  Environmentallmprovement

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