01245nas a2200181   4500000000100000008004100001260001000042653001900052653001600071653001900087100001200106245003400118856005200152300000800204490000700212520083000219022001401049       2024                            d  bLepra10aocular leprosy10aintegration10aphoto database1 aAnand S00aIntegrating ‘ocular’ NTDs  uhttps://leprosyreview.org/article/95/2/20-24038  a1-30 v953 a<p>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.</p>
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