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Ophthalmic Clinics
Dr. T. G. Kletz, consulting ophthalmologist at Lordship Lane
Clinic reports:-
"As in previous years, the work of this clinic was mainly
concerned with refractions and the investigation and treatment of
squints and phorias. A number of non-refractive medical and
surgical cases were also seen.
The cases of squints and phorias having orthoptic treatment are
showing very encouraging results. Of 140 cases who received treatment,
74 were completely successful, whilst a further 53 cases are
improving. During the year five cases were referred to hospital
for surgical treatment of squints, one case for surgical treatment
of congenital cataracts.
Two children were registered as partially sighted.
The number of young children and new cases attending
unaccompanied by a responsible person is a matter of increasing
concern."
Dr. R. Welch, consulting ophthalmologist at the Hornsey
Ophthalmic Clinic, reports:-
"During the past year the work at Hornsey Eye Clinic has
proceeded on much the same lines as in previous years. Most of
the cases referred were for defects of vision due to errors of
refraction. One noticeable trend among these cases was the increase
in simple myopia occurring in older school children who were
approaching the school leaving age.
There would appear to be no very definite explanation for this
increasing incidence of simple myopia at this age (13-16 years), but
it is significant that these are years of rapid growth.
There is no other treatment than prescription of glasses for
constant wear.
Other cases seen and treated were a few for minor injuries,
dacryocystitis in infants with the usual history of watering and
discharge from the eye since birth and one very unusual case with
Megalo Cornea with opacification, which was referred to Moorfields
Hospital for further investigation.
It is worth recording that there is a greater awareness of the
necessity of treating cases of squint, even if it is only transient, at
the earliest possible age.
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