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ORTHODONTIC INSPECTIONS AND TREATMENT
Number of pupils inspected 204
Number of pupils found to require treatment 156
Number of pupils commenced treatment (first attendance) 100
Number of cases carried forward from previous year 223
Number of cases discontinued during the year 19
Number of attendances for all purposes 3276
Number of appointments not kept 735
Number of impressions, adjustments and other alterations 3507
Number of pupils treated with appliances 273
Number of fixed appliances fitted 8
Number of removable appliances fitted 266
Number of radiographs 726
Number of pupils treatment completed 79
Number of orthodontic sessions (half-days) 431
Ophthalmic Clinics
Dr. T.G. Kletz, consulting ophthalmologist at Lordship Lane Clinic reports:-
"As in previous years, the work of this clinic was mainly concerned with refractions
and the investigation and treatment of squints and phorias. A number of non-refractive
medical and surgical cases were also seen.
The cases of squints and phorias having orthoptic treatment are showing very
encouraging results. Of 140 cases who received treatment, 74 were completely successful,
whilst a further 53 cases are improving. During the year five cases were referred to
hospital for surgical treatment of squints, one case for surgical treatment of congenita'
cataracts.
Two children were registered as partially sighted,
The number of young children and new cases attending unaccompanied by a
responsible person is a matter of increasing concern".
Dr. R. Welch, consulting ophthalmologist atthe Hornsey Ophthalmic Clinic, reports':-
"During the past year the work at Hornsey Eye Clinic has proceeded on much the
same lines as in previous years. Most of the cases referred were for defects of vision
due to errors of refraction. One noticeable trend among these cases was the increase in
simple myopia occurring in older school children who were approaching the school leaving
age.