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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL OCULIST.
The numbers referred for treatment have-again shewn an
increase during the year, viz:—
Elementary School Children 280
From Infant Welfare Clinics 13
From Secondary Schools 48
In all, Spectacles were prescribed and obtained by 259 children.
No treatment was required in 52 cases.
24 children obtained private treatment or refused glasses.
3 children were referred for orthoptic treatment for squint, and
2 were referred for operation. One child was referred to a partiallysighted
school.
The attendances have been much more satisfactory during the
year.
V. Brander.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DENTAL SURGEON.
During the year 1943 regular dental inspections were carried
out at the Schools. The general condition of the children's teeth
remains quite good, and I see no marked deterioration due to war
time conditions. The teeth of nursing mothers, on the other hand,
are very bad and show great neglect.
The figures given below are of the work undertaken for the
Maternity and Child Welfare cases, and for the pupils attending the
Acton County and Junor Technical Schools.
County and Technical Schools.
Number examined 666
„ referred 327
„ treated 149
,, of attendances 269
Permanent fillings 348
Permanent extractions 34
Temporary extractions 10
Dressings 15