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Ophthalmia Neonatorum.—The following table shows that
eight cases of ophthalmia neonatorum were notified. Home
nursing was provided through the Wimbledon District
Nursing Association in five cases.
Of the three remaining cases one was admitted to hospital
under the Council's scheme for the treatment of ophthalmia
neonatorum. In the second case the mother was confined in
a London hospital and the baby was transferred from there
to the St. Margaret's (L.C.C.) Hospital for treatment. The
third case was born in a nursing home in Wimbledon. As the
condition of the eyes did not respond readily to treatment the
infant was treated as an out-patient at the Moorfields Eye
Hospital.
In none of the eight cases did any impairment of vision occur.

Ophthalmic Treatment.—Seven new cases from the
Maternity and Child Welfare Centres were seen by the
Ophthalmic Surgeon at the refraction clinic during the year
and glasses were prescribed for all of these. Seven children
who were already wearing glasses were re-tested. In addition
to the above, three expectant mothers were seen by the
Surgeon and glasses were prescribed for two of these.
Treatment of Minor Ailments.—Eighty-two children
below school age attended the Health Centre for treatment.
These children made three hundred and eighty-four
attendances.
The conditions treated consisted chiefly of septic sores,
scabies, impetigo, running ears, conjunctivitis, burns, and
miscellaneous skin conditions.
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