Expert warns against unorthodox eye treatments
A professor of ophthalmology, Prof. Sabastine Nwosu, has warned Nigerians against using unorthodox methods, such as applying urine or breast milk, to treat eye problems.
He made this warning at the 49th Annual General Meeting and 48th Scientific Conference of the Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria (OSN) in Enugu.
Nwosu highlighted the high prevalence of glaucoma in the South-East, attributing it to genetic factors.
He emphasised the importance of early detection and advised individuals with a family history of eye diseases to undergo regular check-ups.
The former President of OSN, Dr Bade Ogundipe, discussed the prevention of blindness and encouraged people to donate their corneas after death to help restore vision in visually impaired patients.
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State reiterated his administration’s commitment to improve healthcare and education in the state.
Mbah, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia said, “His government had put measures in place to flush out quackery in medical practice.”
He assured the provision of quality medical care services and announced measures to combat quackery in medical practice.
