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"As regards statistics, the following gives a guide to the type
of work being done and treatment given:—
No. of Clinics held in 1946 82
New cases for refraction 198
New cases for other defects 33
Re-inspection cases 596
Total spectacles prescribed 284
Total attendances 827
"Finally, I should like to express my genuine appreciation
for the co-operative spirit of the clerical staff who deal with the
Eye Department, and to offer my sincere thanks to them all.
With these I should like to mention the help from time to time
of the voluntary worker, Miss Clifton."
Orthoptic Clinic.
This is an adjunct to the Eye Clinic and to which cases are
referred by the Eye Specialist. This is held on six sessions a
week under Miss Pinnick. The treatment of squint is a patient
and prolonged matter but the results are good, and this clinic
is fulfilling a great need.
No. of cases on treatment 70
No. of treatments given 1302
No. of new cases during year 43
No. found unsuitable 9
No. ceased to attend 13
Number cured 11
with S.B.V., 7;
cosmetic, 4;
with operation, 4;
without operation, 7.
EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CLINIC.
This clinic has been in abeyance since the outbreak of war
and cases are now referred for specialist treatment at Farn
borough Hospital or Bromley and District Hospital. No ear
nose and throat case is referred without first keeping observation
on the child at special medical inspection clinics, and only
selected cases are referred for operation for tonsils and adenoids.
The statistical record for 1946 is as follows:—