Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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Report of the Ophthalmic Surgeon.
To the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham.
Sir,
I have the honour to present the annual report of the Eye Department for 1934.
Number of new cases | 605 |
Glasses prescribed | 369 |
Glasses not necessary | 236 |
Glasses obtained | 363 |
Special treatment | 81 |
Re-examinations | 2,730 |
Discharged | 309 |
Cysts treated at St. Bart's | 10 |
Number of new cases | 57 |
Glasses prescribed | 22 |
Glasses obtained | 21 |
Special treatment | 15 |
Re-examinations | 196 |
Discharged | 12 |
Lachrymal obstructions treated at St. Bart's | 12 |
Number of pupils | 16 |
Most of the treatment and operation cases were successfully
dealt with, only a few chronic lid inflammations remaining;.
The sight-saving' class has done very useful work.
The School Medical Service and optical and clerical staff have
given very kind and efficient help.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
S. C. REEVE-FLAXMAN.