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Optometrists task govts on fight against blindness

On October 15, 201812:52 amIn Newsby Nwafor

BENIN CITY – THE Edo state chapter of the Nigerian Optometric Association, NOA, yesterday, called on government at all levels to provide basic amenities in health centres to check rising cases of eye defects particularly cataract and glaucoma.

‘Only 800 optometrists are engaged in public sector’

On July 1, 20186:55 pmIn Health, Newsby vanguard

ABUJA – Nigerian Optometric Association, NOA, weekend said only 800 out of its 4000 members are engaged by government to provide eye care services to 186 million citizens.