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During the year a number of major eye operations have
been performed, by the ophthalmic surgeon, at the Royal
Westminster Ophthalmic Hospital. Most of these operations
were for the correction of squint, and will be referred to
again in the orthoptic section. Two cases of congenital
cataract and one case of dermoid cyst have been operated
upon.
Several cases are seen during the year with inflammation
of one, or both eyes and these are treated at the Welfare
Centres under the direction of the ophthalmic surgeon. If
it is considered necessary such cases are sent to the Royal
Westminster Ophthalmic Hospital.
ORTHOPTIC SECTION.
This clinic, for the treatment of squint, opened 0.1
February 1st. It is the first of its kind to be run by a local
authority, the only others in existence at the time of opening
being at Eye Hospitals.
During the year 98 patients were examined. Eleven were
refused treatment.
1 mentally unsuitable.
2 "lazy" eyes. Sight not good enough for training.
5 for operation.
3 treatment not necessary.
Of the remaining 87:—
61 received treatment.
26 awaiting treatment.