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(f) Vision.— 441 children (or 7.4 per cent. of those examined)
were found to be suffering from vision so defective or from such
symptoms as headache, etc., as to require treatment. 34 of these
cases saw while the remaining 407 had vision of 6/9 or less.
All children having vision 6/9 or less are referred for treatment.
Further particulars of these cases will be found on page 121.
94 per cent. of the cases received treatment from the School
Oculist.
(g) Ear Disease and Hearing.— 26 children (or .4 per cent.
of those examined) were found to be suffering from defective hearing.
23 children were found to be suffering from a discharge from the
ear, due to an old otitis media.
(h) Dental Defects.— 280 (or 4.7 per cent.) of those examined
were found to be suffering from teeth so defective as to impair
health. These cases were referred to the School Dentist for treatment.
A more complete inspection of the teeth of the children is
carried out by the Dentist, a summary of the results of which appears
on page 147, Table IV (Group IV).
(i) Deformities.— 15 children were found to be suffering from
slight spinal curvature, and 44 from other minor deformities (such
as round-shoulders, flat-feet, etc.), which could be corrected by
special physical exercises. These cases were referred to the Supervising
Instructor of Physical Training.