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These 57 children, or 11T7 percent. of the whole number of
refraction cases, had an error of refraction of five or more dioptres.
Reference to the table shows their character and sex incidence.
The boys show a higher percentage, 12.14, as compared with 8 percent.
for girls.
GROUP C.
Defective Sight due to Disease, Congenital Defects
or Injuries to the Eyes.

Most of these children were recommended for the Myopic Centre.
Dental Defects.—Very little treatment other than that provided
by the School Medical Service is obtained for these.
A considerably greater amount could be done even with the present
staff if the full co-operation of the parents were obtained.
Upon the slightest excuse, or none, the parents fail to keep appointments
made for their children's treatment by the Dentist, and thus much
of her valuable time is wasted.
The Scheme of the Authority follows the lines laid down by the
Board of Education, and inspection and treatment of the 6 to 8 years
of age group of children has been, as far as possible, carried out.
Mrs. Thorne, L.D.S., in her report states, " It would be advisable to
extend the school inspection age group to include the entrants, thereby
eliminating Caries and preventing irregularities in the permanent
Dentition."
This view accounts for the inspection and treatment of 248 children
under 6 years of age. Table IV. "D" gives details of the Dentist's
work during the year.