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Special Examination.
In addition to the foregoing numbers, 599 children have been
examined who were kept apart by the Teachers; and four were
specially examined for the Truant School.
Eye Disease and Vision.
Selected cases of external eye disease such as blepharitis
and conjunctivitis are treated by the School Nurse under the
supervision of the S.M.O. The immediate improvement which
results is striking, but unfortunately the children sometimes
lapse into their former neglected condition shortly after treatment
is discontinued. This is largely due to apathy on the part of
the parents who will not take the personal trouble to keep the
children's eyelids clean, or cannot be aroused to interest in a
complaint which has existed for several years.
During 1910, 269 children have been examined with a view
to their obtaining spectacles.
Directions as to treatment have been given, and cases are
noted for re-examination where necessary. Of these 75 have
obtained glasses, others are being seen by their private doctor or
are attending hospital.