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In addition to prescribing glasses, the children are treated
for such diseases affecting the eye as Blepharitis, Corneal Ulceration,
etc. Further, an important treatment which is carried
out, is the correction of Squints and re-education of amblyopic
or lazy eyes. Such cases as require operative treatment for
squint have to be dealt with elsewhere. I have submitted forms
which can be given to parents advising them regarding the
method to be adopted in re-educating lazy eyes, also the best
regime to follow in caring for the eyes in cases of Myopia.
I am at present reviewing Myopics of such degree that
special arrangements will be needed for their education.
Orthopaedic and Postural Defects.
Children found to be suffering from these conditions are
referred for treatment usually to one of the London General
Hospitals.
A scheme has, however, been prepared during the year,
by which arrangements for the treatment of these cases will
be the direct responsibility of the Education Committee. At
the time of writing this report the scheme has yet to be submitted
to the Board of Education for their approval.
Heart Disease and Rheumatism.
Table II showsi that 17 cases of organic heart disease were
observed, whilst the number of cases of functional heart disease
was 142.
Tuberculosis.
The Kent County Council is responsible for the Tuberculosis
Scheme, and a Dispensary is maintained at 65, Bexley
Road, where Dr. Martin, the Tuberculosis Officer, attends
twice weekly. Sanatorium treatment is also provided by that
Council. It will be seen by reference to Table III, Subsections
1 and 2, that 5 cases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis and 7 cases, of
Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis are included in the records for this
district.
The closest co-operation is maintained between the Dispensary
Staff and the Staff of the School Medical Service and
as your School Medical Officer is a member of the Tuberculosis
Care Committee, which is a voluntary committee organised by
the Kent Council for Social Service, the opportunities for mutual
help in this work are thereby extended.