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Table 70
Orthoptics-Cases seen at Pound Lane Clinic
Total No.
of cases
seen
No. of
new cases
Placed on operation
waiting list
Discharged cured
Failed
to attend
Orthoptic
Cosmetic
99
35
7
9
2
17
Table 71
Audiometry: Children Tested
Routine
Age group
1st Tests
Re-tests
Failures
Total
Both ears
One ear
Right
Left
Up to 7 years
3,315
254
39
48
36
123
Intermediate
1,683
71
9
13
12
34
Leavers
2,490
82
21
12
21
54
Totals 1961
7,488
407
69
73
69
211
1960
5,045
179
38
45
54
137
Specials
All ages
1st Tests
Re-tests
Failures
Total
Both ears
One ear
Right
Left
Totals 1961
633
316
70
65
81
216
1960
433
180
54
63
62
179
Table 72
Summary of Failures to pass Audiometer Test
Passed at second test 184
Referred to Assistant Medical Officers 178
Normal Hearing after removal of wax 36
Under observation by hospital or private doctor 9
No action-further test recommended after given period 27
Referred for Tonsils and Adenoids operation 19
Appointments not accepted 7
Referred by A.M.O.'s to Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist 93
Treatment considered of little value 9
Referred to hospital 8
Hearing improved after treatment 25
Recommended for Hearing Aid 2
Awaiting appointments 15
Failed to attend appointments 17