Nigerians have been advised to stop patronising quacks for eye treatment to avoid blindness.
Vice President, Federation of Muslim Women Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN), Dr Sherifat Bamidele, said they should seek care from ophthalmologists.
Dr Bamidele, an ophthalmologist, spoke at a free eye screening organised by the Alimosho branch of the association, saying the use of battery water and charcoal for eye treatment is not ideal.
She said people should patronise only qualified personnel to treat eye problems.
Dr Bamidele said: “The use of urine, salt sugar solution, battery water and the use of concoction as eye medication are wrong.
Also, patronising quacks should be stopped. People must use the normal health care means for eye treatment to prevent sudden loss of sight.”
The ophthalmologist called on the Federal Government to educate people on the dangers of accessing eye treatment from quacks.
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“We call on the government and non-governmental organisations to carry out massive health enlightenment campaigns to sensitise the people on the dangers therein,” she said.
She said the health of members is of utmost priority to the association.
“We organise this for the welfare of the people in the community in line with our organisation’s priority for health improvement of our members and the public,” Dr Bamidele said.
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