Chana H S, Schwab L, Foster A
Norwegian Association of the Blind and Partially Sighted, Mutare, Zimbabwe.
World Health Forum. 1994;15(2):144-6.
In Africa, certain traditional treatments for eye diseases can produce ocular damage and visual loss. However, many practices do not cause harm, and some may be beneficial. Traditional healers are often valuable resource persons, helping to provide an understanding of cultural beliefs and practices relating to eye disease, and delivering eye care at community level. These matters are discussed below with special reference to conditions in Zimbabwe.
在非洲，某些治疗眼部疾病的传统疗法可能会导致眼部损伤和视力丧失。然而，许多传统做法并无危害，有些甚至可能有益。传统治疗师往往是宝贵的信息提供者，有助于人们了解与眼部疾病相关的文化信仰和习俗，并在社区层面提供眼部护理。以下将特别参照津巴布韦的情况对这些问题进行讨论。
