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In indigenous culture cataracts, or more generally blindness, along with cancer are the two most feared illnesses. This is due to the increased incidence of eye problems in the indigenous communities and poor information about eye problems.
In indigenous culture stigma attached to blindness is uncommon. For example Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunuping a famous indigenous musician (Yothu Yindi and Saltwater band) was born blind.
Other Cultural medical issues
Indigenous culture has a strong emphasis on the important of trained Medical specialists, prior to colonisation tribes and clans had their own "spiritual doctors" who dealt with medical and spiritual matters holistically.
However Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services are now heavily dependent on overseas-trained doctors. These OTDs are increasingly from countries with variable English language. Issues in dealing with indigenous culture, may discourage indigenous people from seeking help.
Sources:
http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/186_10_210507/ark10209_fm.html
http://www.aboriginalartonline.com/culture/medicine.php
http://www.nirs.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=113&Itemid=11
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/22/asia/musician.php?page=1
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