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In this table are included under the term "miscellaneous,"
585 cases of such conditions as minor injuries, sores, chilblains,
etc., and of these 496 were treated at the Health Centres and 89
otherwise.
During the year six cases of ringworm of the head were treated
and cured by means of X-Rays by Dr. Arthur.
Of the 269 cases of impetigo, 253 were treated at the Health
Centres. During the year 21 cases of scabies were found and
16 of these were treated at the Mattock Lane Centre.
(e) External Eye Disease.—The children referred for
treatment of external eye disease numbered 173, of whom 148 were
treated at the Health Centres.
(/) Defective Vision.—Dr. Bingham has supplied the
following report on his work as School Oculist:—
"During the year 258 children were found to require ophthalmic
treatment. In the majority of cases the defect was discovered at
routine inspections, the remainder being referred either by the
head-teachers or from the Child Welfare Department. The defects
requiring treatment are summarised in Table I.

"Each of these children received an appointment for exam
ination by the oculist. Table II shows the conditions found on
examination.