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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Walthamstow 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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| Boys. | Girls. | |
|---|---|---|
| Brought forward | 16 | 39 |
| Cataracts | - | 1 |
| Choroiditis | 1 | — |
| Injury | - | 2 |
| Meibomian Cyst | 4 1 | — |
| Blepharitis | 2 | 2 |
| Acute Dacryocystitis | - | 1 |
| Blocked Lachrymal duct | 2 | — |
| Pseudo ptyregium (non-progressive) | 1 | — |
| Post meningeal condition (Fundi N) | 1 | — |
| Posterior capsularopacity (congenital) | 1 | — |
| Habit spasm | 1 | 2 |
| Totals | 26 |
"A number of children suffering from strabismus were again
operated upon at the Western Ophthalmic Hospital by Mr.
H. Taggart, F.R.C.S.
"Mr. Taggart, unfortunately, owing to stress of private
practice resigned from his work here last October, and while
it is good to know that he is successful in his career, nevertheless,
for the sake of the Walthamstow children for whom
he did so much it is regretted that his resignation was
necessary.
"The number of new cases of squint seen may be tabulated as follows:—
| Type of Squint. | Boys. | Girls. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 7 yrs. | 7—11 yrs. | Over 11 yrs. | Under 7 yrs. | 7—11 yrs. | Over 11 yrs. | ||
| R | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 4 | — | |
| L | 5 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | ||
| R | - | - | — | 1 | - | — | |
| L | — | — | — | _- | — | ||
| R | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | |
| L | — | 1 | — | 1 | |||
| ...... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |