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h-index: 21
Works: 65
Citations: 2,312

Most-cited papers

The Lancet Global Health Commission on Global Eye Health: vision beyond 2020
M. Burton, Jacqueline Ramke, A. Marques, R. Bourne +69 more
2021Lancet Global Health1,363 citations Open access
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Trachoma and Relative Poverty: A Case-Control Study
Esmael Habtamu, Tariku Wondie, Sintayehu Aweke, Z. Tadesse +11 more
2015PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases77 citations Open access
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Pathogenesis of Progressive Scarring Trachoma in Ethiopia and Tanzania and Its Implications for Disease Control: Two Cohort Studies
M. Burton, S. Rajak, V. Hu, A. Ramadhani +11 more
2015PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases71 citations Open access
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Posterior lamellar versus bilamellar tarsal rotation surgery for trachomatous trichiasis in Ethiopia: a randomised controlled trial
Esmael Habtamu, Tariku Wondie, Sintayehu Aweke, Z. Tadesse +11 more
2016Lancet Global Health65 citations Open access
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Interventions for trachoma trichiasis
M. Burton, Esmael Habtamu, D. Ho, Emily W. Gower
2015Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews58 citations Open access
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Absorbable Versus Silk Sutures for Surgical Treatment of Trachomatous Trichiasis in Ethiopia: A Randomised Controlled Trial
S. Rajak, Esmael Habtamu, H. Weiss, Amir B. Kello +8 more
2011PLoS Medicine50 citations Open access
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Grand Challenges in global eye health: a global prioritisation process using Delphi method
Jacqueline Ramke, Jennifer R. Evans, Esmael Habtamu, N. Mwangi +281 more
2022The Lancet Healthy Longevity42 citations Open access
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Cataract surgery in Southern Ethiopia: distribution, rates and determinants of service provision
Esmael Habtamu, Zebiba Eshete, M. Burton
2013BMC Health Services Research42 citations Open access
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The clinical phenotype of trachomatous trichiasis in Ethiopia: not all trichiasis is due to entropion.
S. Rajak, Esmael Habtamu, H. Weiss, Amir Bedri +7 more
2011Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science41 citations Open access
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Why Do People Not Attend for Treatment for Trachomatous Trichiasis in Ethiopia? A Study of Barriers to Surgery
S. Rajak, Esmael Habtamu, H. Weiss, Amir Bedri +5 more
2012PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases40 citations Open access
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Clearing the Backlog: Trichiasis Surgeon Retention and Productivity in Northern Ethiopia
Esmael Habtamu, S. Rajak, T. Gebre, Mulat Zerihun +3 more
2011PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases39 citations Open access
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Surgery Versus Epilation for the Treatment of Minor Trichiasis in Ethiopia: A Randomised Controlled Noninferiority Trial
S. Rajak, Esmael Habtamu, H. Weiss, Amir B. Kello +8 more
2011PLoS Medicine38 citations Open access
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Predictors of Trachomatous Trichiasis Surgery Outcome
Esmael Habtamu, Tariku Wondie, Sintayehu Aweke, Z. Tadesse +8 more
2017Ophthalmology (Rochester, Minn.)36 citations Open access
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Epilation for Trachomatous Trichiasis and the Risk of Corneal Opacification
S. Rajak, Esmael Habtamu, H. Weiss, Amir Bedri +8 more
2012Ophthalmology (Rochester, Minn.)36 citations Open access
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The Impact of Trachomatous Trichiasis on Quality of Life: A Case Control Study
Esmael Habtamu, Tariku Wondie, Sintayehu Aweke, Z. Tadesse +12 more
2015PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases34 citations Open access
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Development and Validation of a Smartphone-based Contrast Sensitivity Test
Esmael Habtamu, A. Bastawrous, N. Bolster, Z. Tadesse +4 more
2019Translational Vision Science & Technology31 citations Open access
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The Outcome of Trachomatous Trichiasis Surgery in Ethiopia: Risk Factors for Recurrence
S. Rajak, Esmael Habtamu, H. Weiss, Amir B. Kello +7 more
2013PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases30 citations Open access
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Oral doxycycline for the prevention of postoperative trachomatous trichiasis in Ethiopia: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Esmael Habtamu, Tariku Wondie, Sintayehu Aweke, Z. Tadesse +10 more
2018Lancet Global Health27 citations Open access
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Post-Operative Recurrent Trachomatous Trichiasis Is Associated with Increased Conjunctival Expression of S100A7 (Psoriasin)
M. Burton, S. Rajak, A. Ramadhani, H. Weiss +7 more
2012PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases26 citations Open access
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Impact of Trichiasis Surgery on Quality of Life: A Longitudinal Study in Ethiopia
Esmael Habtamu, Tariku Wondie, Sintayehu Aweke, Z. Tadesse +12 more
2016PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases24 citations Open access
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The impact of microbial keratitis on quality of life in Uganda
S. Arunga, Geoffrey Wiafe, Esmael Habtamu, J. Onyango +5 more
2019BMJ Open Ophthalmology23 citations Open access
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Epilation for Minor Trachomatous Trichiasis: Four-Year Results of a Randomised Controlled Trial
Esmael Habtamu, S. Rajak, Z. Tadesse, Tariku Wondie +11 more
2015PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases22 citations Open access
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Trachoma risk factors in Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Oumer Shafi Abdurahman, A. Last, D. Macleod, Esmael Habtamu +8 more
2023PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases11 citations Open access
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Pre-operative trichiatic eyelash pattern predicts post-operative trachomatous trichiasis
Emily W. Gower, B. Munoz, S. Rajak, Esmael Habtamu +8 more
2019PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases11 citations Open access
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Trachoma
Esmael Habtamu, E. Harding-Esch, K. Greenland, Teyil Wamyil-Mshelia +5 more
2025The Lancet10 citations Open access
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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
A. Robinson, Laura de Oliveira Gomes, O. S. Abdurahman, W. Alemayehu +19 more
2022EClinicalMedicine9 citations Open access
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Posterior lamellar versus bilamellar tarsal rotation surgery for trachomatous trichiasis: Long-term outcomes from a randomised controlled trial
Esmael Habtamu, Tariku Wondie, Z. Tadesse, Bezawit Atinafu +5 more
2019EClinicalMedicine9 citations Open access
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Promising practices for the collaborative planning of integrated health campaigns from a synthesis of case studies
E. Bazant, C. McPhillips-Tangum, S. Shrestha, P. S. +6 more
2022BMJ Global Health8 citations Open access
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Podoconiosis, trachomatous trichiasis and cataract in northern Ethiopia: A comparative cross sectional study
Helen Burn, Sintayehu Aweke, Tariku Wondie, Esmael Habtamu +4 more
2017PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases8 citations Open access
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Challenges and Strategies for Mainstreaming Neglected Tropical Diseases Campaign Interventions in Ethiopia
Awraris Hailu, Teshome Gebre, Fikre Seife, W. Enbiale +10 more
2024American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene7 citations Open access
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Effect of repeated epilation for minor trachomatous trichiasis on lash burden, phenotype and surgical management willingness: A cohort study
Esmael Habtamu, Tariku Wondie, Wubshet Gobezie, Z. Tadesse +6 more
2020PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases7 citations Open access
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3D images as a field grader training tool for trachomatous trichiasis: A diagnostic accuracy study in Ethiopia
Jeremy J. Hoffman, Esmael Habtamu, H. Rono, Z. Tadesse +6 more
2019PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases7 citations Open access
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Impact of trichiasis surgery on daily living: A longitudinal study in Ethiopia
Esmael Habtamu, Tariku Wondie, Sintayehu Aweke, Z. Tadesse +13 more
2017Wellcome Open Research6 citations Open access
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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
A. Last, Oumer Shafi Abdurahman, K. Greenland, A. Robinson +25 more
2024BMJ Open5 citations Open access
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The conjunctival transcriptome in Ethiopians after trichiasis surgery: associations with the development of eyelid contour abnormalities and the effect of oral doxycycline treatment
Tamsyn Derrick, Esmael Habtamu, Z. Tadesse, E. Callahan +6 more
2019Wellcome Open Research5 citations Open access
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Translating Formative Research into Intervention Content: Experiences with Face Washing for Trachoma Control in Rural Ethiopia
Claire Collin, A. Biran, A. Czerniewska, Demitu Legesse +12 more
2025Behavioral Science4 citations Open access
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COVID-19 and eye care services in Ethiopia
Esmael Habtamu
2020Community eye health3 citations Open access
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Prevalence of Ocular Chlamydia trachomatis and Active Trachoma among Children in Merhabete District, Amhara, Ethiopia.
Awraris Hailu Bilchut, Esmael Habtamu, Yeshigeta Gelaw, Aemero Abateneh +12 more
2025American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene2 citations Open access
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Eye Health Integration in Southern and Eastern Africa: A Scoping Review
C. Ogundo, C. Bascaran, Esmael Habtamu, John C Buchan +1 more
2023Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology2 citations Open access
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Double-dose azithromycin mass drug administration, facial cleanliness, and fly control measures for trachoma control in Oromia, Ethiopia (Stronger SAFE): a cluster-randomised controlled trial.
A. Last, Oumer Shafi Abdurahman, K. Greenland, A. Robinson +27 more
2026Lancet. Infectious Diseases (Print)1 citations Open access
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Mainstreaming neglected tropical disease interventions into primary health care: accelerating elimination and sustaining gains
K. Deribe, Esmael Habtamu
2026The Lancet. Primary care1 citations Open access
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Trachoma: the final push for global elimination
Esmael Habtamu, Amany Elhabashy, Matthew J. Burton
2026British medical journal1 citations
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Improving access to eye care for women and girls: what are the key areas for action?
Jennifer Gersbeck, Kirti Prasad, Esmael Habtamu
2025Community eye health1 citations Open access
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Distribution and viability of ocular and non-ocular Chlamydia trachomatis in households in a trachoma-endemic community in Oromia, Ethiopia
Oumer Shafi Abdurahman, Gebeyehu Bekele, R. Butcher, Gadissa Deressa +12 more
2025PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases1 citations Open access
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Cross-cultural adaptation of the 5-Question Stigma Indicators in trachoma-affected communities, Ethiopia
Misrak Negash, Z. Tadesse, F. Ambaw, Michael Beka +12 more
2024PLOS mental health1 citations Open access
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Safety during outreach activities in eye care
R. M. Sundaram, Esmael Habtamu
2021Community eye health1 citations Open access
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Responding to COVID-19 in eye health
V. Hu, N. Prajna, S. Arunga, E. Wolvaardt +4 more
2020Community eye health1 citations Open access
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Using a case study approach to document ‘preferred practices’ in mass drug administration for trachoma
Esmael Habtamu, A. Heggen, Danny Haddad, P. Courtright
2014Community eye health1 citations
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Blindness, Vision Impairment and Disability in Northwest Ethiopia: a Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) Survey
Hiwot Degineh, Tariku Wondie, L. Adamu, Zelalem Habtamu +14 more
2026Wellcome Open Research0 citations Open access
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Overcoming the barriers to women's leadership in eye health
Sumrana Yasmin, Esmael Habtamu, Jennifer Gersbeck
2025Community eye health0 citations Open access
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