The Nigerian Optometric Association on Monday warned the general public against the use of urine, breast milk, and acid, among other unconventional stuff, when infected with conjunctivitis, popularly known as ‘apollo.’
President of the association, Dr. Ozy Okonokhua, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Monday.
Okonokhua frowned at such practices, saying it is harmful to the eyes.
He, however, urged the populace to seek help from trained and licensed professional optometrists when infected with any eye problem.
“Apollo is a virus that is self-limiting, which means it cannot be cured with local medicine or self-medication.
“It is a viral infection enhanced by dryness more common during the dry season and the bacteria infection, which is secondary, is best treated with antibiotics,” he said.
Okonokhua further advised the populace to imbibe the habit of regular hand washing to avoid contracting viral and bacterial infection of the eye. Read more
