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FOLLOWING UP.
The same practice Has been adopted as in previous years.
The homes of defective children have been visited.
The results obtained may be considered satisfactory.
This visiting by the Nurses occupies a considerable part of
their time, but it is found much more satisfactory for the Nurse
to call on the parents than to send a notice of defects by post.
Some parents are quite indifferent as to the advice given, but
the majority will take advantage of any facility given them for
the treatment of defects at the Clinic.
It is often found most difficult to persuade parents to seek
advice re defective vision.
The following letter is an example of many such letters
received from ignorant parents :—
" Sir,
"I strongly object to your treatment of the eyes, there was
only a slight defect in one of my child's eyes and you have used
some acid ointment which has caused her to go almost blind. I
consider it cruel and do not wish you to use any strong magnifying
glasses on her eyes."
It is gratifying to know that as. a result of Medical Inspection
356 of our school children have had their defective vision restored
by the supply of spectacles.
The applications for dental treatment are so numerous that
the part-time Dentist has had no time to visit any of the schools
for inspection during the last six months of the year.