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drops are used followed by Eserine drops after the examination is
completed; thus the child's near vision is affected for 4—6 hours
only.

Number of children for whom glasses were—
Prescribed 969
Obtained (a) through the Hospital Service
optician 889
(b) through outside opticians 70
Number of re-inspections 3,774
Total attendances 4,140
Supply of Spectacles.—Mrs. Suckling, the Ophthalmic Optician
employed by the Hospital Management Committee, attends at
seven sessions each fortnight, and of the 969 prescriptions issued,
889 were obtained through her and 70 were taken to outside
opticians. 318 spectacles were provided for the first time.
During the year 1,072 patients were attended to for repairs
and there were 55 complete replacements of glasses.
The average time taken to obtain glasses through the clinic
is 10 to 14 days, although many of the repairs were ready in 7 days.
In addition there were about 750 odd fittings for which no
charge was made.
In the opinion of the optician a very good service is operated
for the School clinics.
The very considerable saving to the Exchequer will be obvious.