Two women go blind for two days

MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Two student nurses on work experience at Hilers Maumere hospital went blind last week for two days after they unwittingly entered the X-ray room.

They read for 30 minutes in the x-ray room's light. Both women regained their sight Tuesday night as doctors were considering sending them to hospital in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi.

Hospital head Henyo Kerong said this was the first time this had happened at the hospital.

The two student nurses have recovered but remain under medical supervision and must wear glasses. (yac/01)