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OPHTHALMOLOGY
Dr. Helena Bridget Casey, M.B., B.Ch., D.O.M.S., Ophthalmologist, reports on
the work of the ophthalmic clinics:—
The number of attendances at the clinics is good. A very high percentage of
eye defects are diagnosed at the specific age medical checks and by the telebinocular
vision screener. I am often surprised how unaware parents are of defective vision in
their children.
During the past year I have introduced the use of Mydrilate as a mydriatic.
It is instilled on the day of attendance one hour before the child is examined. It
obviates the use of atropine instillation twice a day for the previous three days before
attendance. It appears to be least traumatic for the parents; the nurses, I am afraid
have the trauma instead!
H.E.S. 1 forms for the supply of spectacles have also been introduced on the
Richmond side of the borough during the past year and are much more efficient than
form OSC 2 of the National Health Service Supplementary Ophthalmic Services.
Parents prefer and get their prescriptions immediately under this system.
I would like to thank all those who have helped me in performing the work of
the past year.
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