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Ilford 1955

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]

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Mayesbrook Orthoptic Clinic.

Table: Miss C. M. Hazel, D.B.O.,the Orthoptist, makes the following report:

Miss C. M. Hazel, D.B.O.,the Orthoptist, makes the following report:

MonthNumber of SessionsNew CasesOld CasesTotal Attendances Under Over 5 years
Under Over 5 yearsUnder Over 5 years
January2617-114101
February24—1—5679
March27271—9101
April2245131083
May2467131781
June2524——1780
July1312111540
August2684—12277
September2416—11955
October24310—3196S
November26110141769
December2446—31665
Totals2853369535171899

Table: Discharges.In 1955 65 cases were discharged as follows:—

Discharges.

In 1955 65 cases were discharged as follows:—

(a)Orthoptically satisfactory28
(b)Cosmetic1
(c)Improved9
(d)Failure to improve (including intractable amblyopia)11
(e)Failure to attend9
(f)Transferred7
Total discharged65

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Statistics are lower than in the two previous years which can be attributed
to the fact that the intake of new cases has been Lower, and most
cases attending in 1953 and 1954 are either now discharged or attending
at longer intervals.
Total number of patients attending the Orthoptic Clinic on 31st
December, 1955: 142.