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In April, 1937, the number of sessions was increased from
three to four half days a week, twelve patients receiving 30
minutes each session, the children attending when possible
three times a week, gradually reducing the number of attendances
with improvement of angle.
During the year 91 new cases were seen, 10 of which were
refused for being either mentally unsuited, treatment unnecessary,
having had previous operations or as in one case
the parents refusing operation.
58 children received treatment.
The following were the results of treatment:—
(a) NON-OPERATIVE.—
6 were discharged as perfect results with or without
glasses, (i.e., Single Binocular vision).
10 were discharged as perfect with glasses.
14 were discharged as improved. Cosmetic results.
(i.e., looking straight but showing imbalance on
various tests).
4 failed to show any signs of improvement after 12
treatments.
3 failed to attend.
2 left the district and were transferred to other
Clinics, where possible.
(b) OPERATIVE.—
Generally speaking a large and constant angle of squint
will not be cured by exercises only, and in many cases only a
few attendances for pre-operative treatment were made, the
final result being obtained by operation.
5 were discharged as perfect with glasses.
7 were discharged as Cosmetic results( looking straight).
1 was postponed awaiting further operation.