As the World commemorates the 2018 World Glaucoma Week, a Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr Charles Omale, on Saturday, criticised the poor attitude of Nigerians to eye health.
Omale, who is also the Managing Director, Fortress Eye Hospital, Wuse Zone 1, Abuja, said due to this attitude, most health interventions were forced on citizens.
He criticised the lack of interest to observe routine eye and general health check-up even with continuous awareness creation, sensitisation and campaign by NGOs, public health and religious organisations.
According to Omale, awareness about glaucoma, although has improved over the years, is still below expectation because of the general attitude of people to health care.
“The attitude of people to health care is very poor and so you will need to force it down their throats most of the time.
“NGOs, public health organisations,…
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