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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Kensington and Chelsea 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough]
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Table II - Partially Sighted Persons Registered as New Cases
| 0-1 | 2-4 | 5-15 | 16-20 | 21-49 | 50-64 | 65 and over | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 5 | 6 |
| Females | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 43 | 46 |
| TOTAL | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | 48 | 52 (31) |
Table III - Removal From Register During the Year for Reasons Set Out Below (i) On admission to Blind Register
| 0-1 | 2-4 | 5-15 | 16-20 | 21-49 | 50-64 | 65 and over | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Females | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 10 | 11 |
| - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 10 | 12 (14) |
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(ii) One female (Group 65+) was decertified due to
improved visual acuity.
Table IV - Analysis of Causes of Partial Sight of Persons Newly Registered During 1970
| Cause | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macular Degeneration | - | 10 | 10 |
| Cataract | 5 | 18 | 23 |
| Aphakia | - | 2 | 2 |
| Glaucoma | - | 6 | 6 |
| Arteriosclerosis | - | 1 | 1 |
| Choroidal Sclerosis | - | 1 | 1 |
| Myopia | - | 1 | 1 |
| Others | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| TOTAL | 6 | 46 | 52 (31) |
WELFARE OF THE BLIND AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED
Although there has been an increase in the number of applicants for
registration as blind or partially sighted under the provisions of the
National Assistance Act. 1948, the number of registrations as blind
resulting from examinations has decreased but the proportion of such
registrations remains about the same. The Council continued to employ
two consultant ophthalmologists for medical examination and assessment,.