Ademola-Popoola D S, Yusuf I A
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
Taiwan J Ophthalmol. 2020 Mar 5;10(4):259-263. doi: 10.4103/tjo.tjo_79_19. eCollection 2020 Oct-Dec.
Couching in Nigeria is a well-documented treatment for cataracts among adult population, especially in the northern part of the country. Couching option among the pediatric age group is extremely rare, and its evolvement may be a pointer to deteriorating eye care in the country.
在尼日利亚,针拨术是成年人群中一种有充分文献记载的白内障治疗方法,尤其是在该国北部地区。在儿童年龄组中采用针拨术的情况极为罕见,其出现可能表明该国的眼保健状况正在恶化。