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SPECIAL CLINICS.
Ophthalmic Clinic.

979 complete pairs of spectacles were provided, some of these being
renewals after breakages. In addition, in 282 cases the lenses of spectacles
were replaced or repairs of frames were carried out.
Dr. H. J. R. Thorne, M.B., B.S., D.O., D.O.M.S., the Ophthalmic
Surgeon at Valentines Ophthalmic Clinic, reports that the remarks made in
his report for 1957 are equally applicable for 1958 and he has no fresh or
additional comments to make.
The clinics continued to function smoothly and satisfactorily and were
well attended.
Partially sighted (or blind) children were seen as required and reports
submitted on Form B.D.8, advice being given as to schooling and treatment.
Cases requiring operative treatment such as squint were, as before,
referred to various London Eye Hospitals.
Orthoptic Clinic.
Miss C. M. Hazel, D.B.O., makes the following report on the Orthoptic
Clinic held at Mayesbrook Health Services Clinic for the year ended 31st
December, 1958.
"264 sessions were held throughout the year and 91 new cases
were referred for treatment. In addition 102 old cases were under
treatment. Total attendances amounted to 686 and 40 patients were
discharged.
The Orthoptic Clinic functioned efficiently as an indispensable
adjunct to the School Eye Clinic in the treatment and observation of
squint cases—both true and latent and pre- and post-operative."
Miss Hazel attends at the Clinic for three days a week.
Orthopaedic Clinic.
Mr. H. G. Korvin, F.R.C.S., the Orthopaedic Surgeon, makes the
following report:—
"The year 1958 saw no new developments at the Orthopaedic
School Clinics. Attendance was at a satisfactory level. One of the
ever-present problems at these clinics is that of the teen-age girl's footwear.
In order to assist mothers in the choice of shoes Mr. Brand,
M.C.S.P., has prepared a leaflet setting out the main points to be considered.
The swimming-class introduced in the preceding year proved
very beneficial and popular. Those children who had reached the
required standard were given certificates at a party arranged by the
voluntary workers.