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Croydon 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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BLINDNESS
I am indebted to the Chief Welfare Officer for access to his
records regarding blind persons registered during the year.
These show that of the 92 cases registered: -
13 were due to glaucoma and
35 to cataract.
Of the cases where surgical treatment had been recommended,
subsequent follow-up showed it had either been performed or
would be carried out except:-
2 patients had moved from the Borough.
4 patients had died.
EPILEPTICS
Reference is made in the School Health Section regarding
number of cases known to the department. In addition the Chief
Welfare Officer informs me that 47 adult cases are registered
with his Department, 10 of whom are in special Homes.