Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bexley]
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deformities. Treatment has consisted mostly of exercises
in the Foot and Back Class, together with alterations and
appliances related to shoes.
The general health of the children was good. Most of
the conditions were minor deviations from normal, any
major ones being referred for further observation at the
Hospital.
Ophthalmic Clinic.
I am indebted to Mr. R. M. Chambers, M.B., B.S.,
D.O.M.S. for the following report:—
Cases seen at Little Danson Clinic other than refractive errors
during 1959.
Congenital.
Ptosis 14
Nystagmus 18
Lens opacities 6
Epicanthus 18
Naso-lachrymol obstruction 5
Colour Defectives: Unsafe 30
Safe12
93
acquired.
Constitutional
Migraine 42
Anxiety states 35
Infective
Styes 35
Blepharitis 40
Conjunctivitis 10
162
Others.
Myopic degeneration 12
Maculopathy 4
Orthopaedic torticollis 2
Puberty goitre 3
21
Cases referred to hospital—39.
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