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Of the remaining 288 children,
(i) 52 were suffering from the following other diseases, and
spectacles were not prescribed:—
Amblyopia 4
Corneal Ulcers, Nebulae, Conjunctivitis,
Blepharitis, etc. 21
Interstitial Keratitis 1
Diplopia 1
Optic Atrophy 2
Strabismus 20
Episcleritis 1
Coloboma 1
Congenital Naevus 1
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(ii) 82 children were found not to require spectacles, having
no refractive error requiring correction.
(iii) 154 children were wearing spectacles already and the
lenses in use did not require changing.
Under the Education Committee's scheme 692 complete pairs
of spectacles were provided, some of these being renewals after
breakages. In addition, in 488 cases the lenses of spectacles were
changed after re-examination or repairs of frames were carried out.
51 pairs of spectacles were provided free of charge and 7 pairs at a
reduced rate on necessitous grounds.
(c) Orthopaedic Department.—
(i) Valentines Clinic.—30 sessions were held during 1935, 337
individual children of school age being examined making 640
attendances.
(ii) Mayesbrook Clinic, 5 sessions were held during 1935,
129 individual children of school age being examined, making
144 attendances.