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In addition a 'Keystone' vision test is carried out. The 'Keystone' is a portable vision screening
apparatus of American design and manufacture, and it has several advantages over the more usual
method of vision testing. A wider range of tests can be carried out, it only takes a few minutes to
test each child, limited space is required to operate it and it gives standard illumination for the
tests. It is easy to use and the children enjoy the experience of being tested by it. The apparatus
was introduced in 1966 and during the first two years of use all children from 6 to 13 years were
tested. Now the 6 to 7, 8 to 9 and 10 to 11 age groups are tested each year so that children aged
6 to 11 years are tested every other year during this period of their school life. Children failing any
tests are first referred to a School Medical Officer for further examination, who then decides
whether reference to the Ophthalmic Clinic or Hospital is required.
During 1969 Head Teachers reported the following cases
Scabies 5
Impetigo 31
Other skin diseases 3

A summary of the results obtained are set out overleaf : —
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