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"(2) Easy Treatment: This is advised for cases of myopia
which are slightly more advanced than the foregoing. Suitable
correcting glasses are prescribed and re-examination arranged for.
The child attends the ordinary school with certain restrictions as
to the kind of work he may do. He sits near the front of the class
and is not permitted to use books or pencils nor to take part in
drill or strenuous games. Notices are sent to the teachers prescribing
the amount of work the child may do. Notices are also sent to the
parents explaining fully the reasons for restricting the child's
activities in school, and enlisting their help in enforcing similar
restrictions at home. A child responding well to this line of treatment
is recommended for treatment (1) while those not responding
satisfactorily may be referred for the third form of treatment.
"(3) Myope Class: This is the treatment advised for the
more severe grades of myopia, and in the cases where a diagnosis of
malignant myopia has been established. The child's education is
continued with strict avoidance of near work and special attention
is directed to manual training. The periods of work are short,
and long intervals are allowed for rest.
Table III shows the numbers of children suffering from
myopia and the treatment advised.

"Table IV shows the age and sex distribution of the cases
selected for education in a special myope class.