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SPECIAL CLINICS
OPHTHALMIC CLINIC.

984 complete pairs of spectacles were provided, some
of these being renewals after breakages. In addition, in 269
' cases the lenses of spectacles were replaced or repairs of
frames were carried out.
Dr. H.J.R. Thorne, M.B. , B.S. , D.O., D.O.M.S., the
Ophthalmologist, reports as follows: -
"The School Eye Clinic at Valentines Mansion,
Ilford, has continued to function smoothly and satisfactorily
and the clinic has been well attended.
The cases seen callfor no special comment - the
usual school eye clinic "mixture" with refractive
errors and squints predominating. Good co-ope ration
has been obtained from London Eye Hospitals to which
cases requiring further investigation and/or operation
have been referred as necessary.
The Orthoptic Department (at Mayesbrook) and the
arrangements for fitting and supply of spectacles
(by attending Optician) have been quite satisfactory. "
ORTHOPTIC CLINIC.
Miss C.M. Hazel, D. B.O. , makes the following report
on the Orthoptic Clinic held at Mayesbrook Health Services
Clinic for the year ended 31st December, 1959.