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These cases were children who attended the Inspection Clinic on
Tuesday afternoon. All the Scabies cases received special treatment
through the Clinic, and the others attended for treatment until
cured.
Diseases of the Eye.—Thirty-nine cases of Defective Vision were
found at the Routine Inspection, including 10 cases of Squint. Of
these, 19 were wearing suitable glasses and no treatment was
prescribed. 18 were referred for treatment and 2 for observation.
Of the 18 referred for treatment, 14 have been provided with glasses,
12 of these through the Education Committee.
There were 18 other cases of Eye Disease (13 Conjunctivitis,
4 Blepharitis, and 1 Cataract). Of these, 16 were referred for treatment
and 2 fpr observation. The condition of these 18 at the end of
the year was as follows:- Cured 11, improved 3, still under observation
and treatment 4.
Children requiring to be tested for errors of refraction are
referred to one of the London Hospitals. The question of making
local provision for carrying out refraction work has recently been
brought before the Education Committee, and has been deferred for
three months.
Special Cases.—Forty-five special cases of Eye Disease attended
the Clinic, of whom 39 were referred for treatment. 28 of these
were suffering from Defective Vision and 26 have been provided with
glasses.
Diseases of the Ear.—Ten children were found at the Routine
Inspection whose hearing was impaired, and 28 children were suffering
from Disease of the middle Ear. 18 were referred for treatment
and 10 for observation. At the end of the year 14 were reported
cured, 2 improved, and 5 were still under observation or treatment.
Of the Special Cases, 12 were suffering from middle Ear Disease
and 9 were referred to the Clinic for treatment.
Affections of the Nose and Throat.—One hundred and
seventeen children were found at the Routine Inspection with defects