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Naked eye diagnosis of this condition is not always reliable,
so that as a rule the hair is examined microscopically before the
diagnosis is confirmed.
During the year 20 cases of Tinea Tonsurans (Head Ringworm)
out of 62 were treated by X-rays, and 179 cases of Ringworm
of the body, were treated at the Clinics.
A total of 97 cases of Scabies were also treated at the Clinics.
(e) EXTERNAL EYE DISEASE.
These comprise sore eyes, blepharitis, slight conjunctivitis,
styes, corneal ulcers. Table IV (1) shows that 1,090 such defects
were treated at the Clinics, 33 being treated by private endeavour.
(f) DEFECTIVE VISION.
This is an important defect and its adequate correction calls
for skilled treatment. The Authority had arrangements with (1)
Dr. G. A. Troup (2) Mr. E. Erskine Henderson, F.R.C.S., to
undertake this work. The latter Ophthalmic Surgeon unfortunately
met his death during the Midsummer holiday and Mr. E.
C. Arnold, F.R.C.S., was appointed temporarily to fill his place.
Cases of Defective vision are discovered at Medical Inspection,
by teachers, by parents, and at the Clinics. In the first place
they are all examined by one of the Medical Staff and then referred
for refraction. All cases are re-inspected within three
months to see if the glasses are suitable. There is a scheme
whereby glasses are provided at a reduced rate, or free, in cases
of necessity.
The following figures set out the work of the Ophthalmic
Surgeons for the year:—
Cases sent to Ophthalmic Surgeons 2643
Number attended 2141
Percentage attendance 81
Glasses ordered 1906
Number of Clinic Days 128
Table IV, Group II, gives the figures for the Elementary
Schools.
(g) EAR DISEASE AND DEAFNESS.
These diseases are usually treated at the Clinics as minor
ailments. Parents will not as a rule take their children to have
the ears syringed for wax, and running ears involve long and expensive
treatment for poor parents.
Minor ear defects to the number of 960 were treated at the
Clinics, and 34 treated privately. See Table IV, Group I.
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