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(D) VISUAL DEFECTS.—
During 1933, the number of new cases referred to the Ophthalmic
Surgeon was 606. It was found that 367 of these required glasses, and by
the end of the year 347 had obtained them.
Several operations have been performed by the Ophthalmic Surgeon
upon children from the clinics. The details of these are as follows :—
Operations for squint 15
Operations for congenital cataract 1
Radium for growth of the retina 1
In addition, a number have been referred to hospital for inflammations,
corneal ulcers, etc. One child was sent to the Radium Institute for treatment
for a nævus of the eyelid, and is progressing favourably.
With a few exceptions, the operations were performed at the Royal
Westminster Ophthalmic Hospital, and to this hospital also were referred the
cases of inflammation referred to above. In addition, some of the squint
cases have had the advantage of training in the Orthoptic Department of the
hospital.
The attendances during the year were as follows :—
ATTENDANCES AT EYE CLINICS—1933.
Central Hendon.—
School Medical Service Cases 1009
Maternity and Child Welfare Cases 58
Watling.—
School Medical Service Cases 1203
Maternity and Child Welfare Cases 57
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Total School Medical Service Cases 2212
Total Maternity and Child Welfare Cases 115
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