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| Year : 2020 | Volume
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| Issue : 4 | Page : 259-263 |
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Couching in pediatric patients in Nigeria: Report of a medical socioeconomic dilemma in a developing country
DS Ademola-Popoola, IA Yusuf
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
Correspondence Address:
Dr. D S Ademola-Popoola
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State
Nigeria
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
DOI: 10.4103/tjo.tjo_79_19
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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.
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