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Amblyopia 2
Corneal Ulcers, Nebulae, Conjunctivitis,
Blepharitis, etc. 24
Keratitis 2
Chalazion, Hordeolum 7
Optic Atrophy 1
Strabismus 14
Choroiditis 1
Congenital Cataract 2
Detachment of Retina 1
Diphtheritic Paralysis 1
Epiphora 2
Infantile Glaucoma 1
Injury (Burn) 2
Nystagmus 1
Ptosis 1
Total 62
(ii) 130 children were found not to require spectacles, having
no refractive error requiring correction.
(iii) 297 children were wearing spectacles already and the
lenses in use did not require changing.
(iv) 57 children were also seen but treatment was not completed
owing to the following causes:—
Moved out of District 5
Parents objected to treatment or
received treatment elsewhere 11
Atropine given for examination early 1937 41
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Under the Education Committee's scheme 748 complete pairs
of spectacles were provided, some of these being renewals after
breakages. In addition, 517 cases the lenses of spectacles were
changed after re-examination or repairs of frames were carried
out. 59 pairs of spectacles were provided free of charge and 2
pairs at a reduced rate on necessitous grounds.
(c) Orthopaedic Department.—
(i) Valentines Clinic.—33 sessions were held during 1936, 465