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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
Richmond upon Thames 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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Ophthalmia Neonatorum This is an inflammation of the
eyes in new-born children (up to three weeks old), and is a very
serious disease if not immediately treated. Total blindness may be
caused by neglect.
Three cases were notified during the year.
| Ophthalmia | Cases | Vision Unimpaired | Vision Impaired | Total Blindness | Deaths | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notified | Treated | ||||||
| At Home | In Hospital | ||||||
| Neonatorum | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |