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squint were corrected in hope of improvement in the squint.
Ten cases came up in which no glasses were given, as no
benefit was derived from their use, or as they were not
required. In two or three instances prescriptions were given,
as the parents preferred to get the glasses privately. In two
or three instances glasses had been obtained recently from
Ophthalmic Hospitals, and did not require changing. In 236
cases glasses were supplied.
Long sight 20
Short sight 25
Long sighted astigmatism 109
Short sighted astigmatism 49
Mixed long and short sighted astigmatism 36
Long sight in one and short sight in the other eye 3
Defective acuteness of vision in one eye 7
Squint 30
Other diseases 12
Cases which did not complete the course 60
Glasses not given 14
Glasses supplied 236
(Signed) Arthur P. Cummings."
DENTAL CLINIC.
The Council has established a Dental Clinic during the year,
this being held at the Town Hall in the same room as is used by
the Oculist.
It has been found that at least 75 per cent. of all children of
school age have their teeth affected with caries. To provide
treatment for such a large number would require the services of
several dentists and would be an enormous undertaking.
Accordingly, it has been recognized that the best way to make
a start in this important work is to treat the younger children—
those whose permanent teeth are beginning to appear—and, having