Trachoma in Croatia: How Did it Become a Thing of the Past?

Success of trachoma treatment in Croatia in the middle of the 20th century was a result of a combination of a well-organized epidemiological programs and actions throughout the infected areas, which included educational programs, adequate treatment of local population and improvement of hygiene and living conditions. We hope that this historical review could help in planning and implementing the eradication of the most common infectious cause of blindness in low to mid income countries still nowadays.