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During the year 197 children underwent operation at the
clinic on account of enlarged tonsils or of adenoids.
170 children attended the breathers' class during the year,
nearly all of whom had undergone operations for tonsils and
adenoids at the throat clinic or at various London Hospitals somr
two weeks before admission to the class. A marked improvement
in weight, chest expansion and general physique is to be noted in
nearly all cases at the end of the course of instruction.
(c) Tuberculosis.
All children in whom the presence of tuberculosis is suspected
are referred to the tuberculosis dispensary for further examination,
and for such advice, treatment or continued observation as
may be appropriate.
The total number of attendances at the tuberculosis dispensary
by children of school age was 4,791, as compared with 4,742
in 1923.
Sanatorium or hospital treatment was provided in suitable
cases. In others, milk or cod liver oil was prescribed. Advice was
given to parents at the dispensary by the Tuberculosis Officer,
and at the homes by visits of the health visitors.
(d) Vision and External Eye Diseases.
The Eye Clinic was held throughout the year at 228, London
Road. The clinic is held on two mornings each week, and is conducted
by a part-time ophthalmic specialist, with the assistance of
one of the health visitors.
615 children underwent a refraction test during the year at the
eye clinic, and in 493 of these spectacles were prescribed. 423 of
these obtained spectacles under the Committee's scheme during the
course of the year. In addition, 10 children underwent examination
at the eye clinic and received advice for other defects or diseases
of the eye.