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Dr. P. Lancer, Ophthalmic Specialist, Becontree Avenue Clinic, reports as
follows
"The work of the clinic continues to be satisfactory, the attendance
being as in previous years. The rate of non-attendance remains fairly high,
and it is suggested that further sessions at other clinics in the area might
help reduce this somewhat.
"Once more I would ask for the early referral of eye defects since
amblyopia in the older child is an unnecessary evil in many children.
"In conclusion, I wish to thank the clinic nurses for their co-operation
and help in the smooth running of the clinics."
DISEASES OF THE SKIN (excluding uncleanliness)
A Consultant Dermatologist attends twice monthly at the Upney Clinic and an
Assistant Medical Officer, acting as his clinical assistant, treats minor skin
conditions at a special session.
Pupils known to have been treated
Ringworm:
(a) scalp
(b) body
Scabies 2
Impetigo 35
Other (plantar warts, etc.) 1,946
Total 1,983
B.C.G. VACCINATION
All school children from the age of 13 years are offered the opportunity to
have B.C.G. vaccination against tuberculosis, should this be indicated following
a simple skin test.
During the year, 1,457 children were skin tested. 1,268 were found to be
suitable and were vaccinated with B.C.G. 189 pupils were found to have a positive
reaction to the skin test and were referred to the chest clinic for a routine
x-ray.
ENURESIS CLINIC
Appointments Made
Attendances
Alarms Issued
New patients
73
41
39
Old patients
80
33
4
Totals
153
74
43
52