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Barking 1953

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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Cases dealt with were as follows :—

External and other diseases excluding errors of refraction and squint585
Errors of refraction (including squint)1,111
Total1,696
Number of pupils for whom spectacles were prescribed830

The Orthoptic Clinic, now the responsibility of the Hospital
Management Committee, is held in somewhat unsatisfactory accommodation
at Central Clinic. The Orthoptist, Miss Lewis, who works
under the general direction of Dr. Jamieson, treated 150 school children
during the year.
Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic
It is with regret that I report that Mr. F. Courtenay-Mason,
B.A., M.B., L.R.C.P., F.R.C.S., Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat
Specialist since 1940, died during the year.
Figures for treatment are :—
Operative treatment (cases):—
(a) For diseases of the ear 2
(b) For adenoids and chronic tonsillitis 205
(c) For other nose and throat conditions. 11
Other forms of treatment (cases) 1,367
The Barking Committee for Education has been much concerned
at the long waiting list for tonsil and adenoid operations and made
representations to the Regional Hospital Board during the year. In
reply you were informed that it was hoped that certain beds would be
made available at the Ilford Isolation Hospital for tonsil cases. In
view of the known association between bulbar poliomyelitis and recent
tonsillectomy you viewed this suggestion with some concern, and
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