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Ophthalmia neonatorum.—Seven cases were notified during the year,
3 of those being treated in hospital. There were also 5 instances of
watery discharge from the eyes which were brought to the notice of
the health visitors. All cases of ophthalmia neonatorum are visited as
soon as possible after notification in order to see that adequate treatment
is being provided. Treatment by the district nurses was carried
out in 6 cases, 140 visits being paid.
It is satisfactory to note that the incidence of ophthalmia neonatorum
has decreased, and investigations show that the infections are much
milder in character. At the end of the year, it is reported that no case
of impaired vision had resulted among the cases notified throughout
the year.
Dental Treatment.—The Council provides for the treatment of cases
both under the Maternity and Child Welfare and Tuberculosis Schemes.
Figures relating to the latter will be found in the Tuberculosis Section of
the Report. Expectant and nursing mothers, and children under five years
of age, are eligible for treatment.
Mr. Stewart Tait, Dental Surgeon, submits the following report:—
Dental Clinic—1933.
I beg to forward my report on the work carried out at the Dental
Clinic for the past year.
The figures as compared with last year show a drop, but on the other
hand fewer sessions have been held and if this is borne in mind I think
that the figures compare favourably with those of last year. Another
point is that many of the cases fail to keep their appointments after
they have been examined. This is most noticeable amongst cases for
extractions, and also many, after the extractions have been completed,
fail to attend for fillings and general prophylactic treatment.