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Blind certification. One case only was certified as blind
and no cases as partially-sighted during the year,
Glasses. The concern, which I have previously mentioned about
the high rate of loss and breakages is fully justified, A total
of 1,367 prescriptions for glasses (Form H.E.S.1.B. ). were dispensed
by the Clinic optician. The number of repairs and complete
replacements during the same period totalled 429 (Form H.E.S.1.A )
or nearly 32%.
"E" Testing.From March to December the number of cases
referred following "E" Test was 61 of whom 34 were given glasses,
55.7%.
Orthopaedic Service
Mr. E Palser M.R.C.S. ; reports that there has been considerable
activity in the orthopaedic services in Hornsey.
In addition to the clinics and treatment necessary, the
Hornsey orthopaedic service has the advantage of being In close
liaison with Highlands General Hospital N.21. where Mr, Palser
and the Orthopaedic Unit directed by Mr, E. T, Bailey F.R.C.S
can carry out operative treatment, or specialised treatment and
further investigations which may be required.
The following table gives figures for the above activities:-
Under 5 Over 5
Clinic attendances 206 620
Treatment session attendances 72 1,112
Operative treatment at Highlands General Hospital 5
Further investigations and specialised treatment 3
at Highlands General Hospita
One case of rickets was seen this year the first for many
years.
Rheumatism Supervisory Centre
This clinic has continued to hold specially allocated fortnightly
se ssions at the Prince of Wales's Hospital in association
with the Children's Outpatient Department under the control of
Dr.I.M. Anderson, Consultant Paediatrician,