[Report 1921] / School Medical Officer of Health, Swinton & Pendlebury.

  • Swinton and Pendlebury (England). Council.
Date:
1921
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Credit: [Report 1921] / School Medical Officer of Health, Swinton & Pendlebury. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Skin were found. This is the most common disease in the schools. Minor skin diseases are treated at the School Clinics, or are referred to private doctors. (f) External Eye Disease. Sixty-one cases ol Conjunctivitis were found, which together with Squint (56 cases) comprise the majority of such diseases. There were 28 cases of Blepharitis, and a small number of other conditions, e.g., Ulcers, etc. (g) Vision. One hundred and seventy cases of Defective Visioa were found. Great care is^^ken over this disorder. The number shews an increase 920 of 57. Dr Stirling, the consultant appointed by the Authority, attends the school clinic once a fortnight, and examines all cases of defective vision, prescribing suitable glasses. He is accompanied by a skilled optician. Cases supplied with glasses are re-inspected at intervals by the former, and precautions taken to ensure that the children wear the glasses provided. This is, in my opinion, the most important of the pro¬ visions for the welfare of children made by the Authority. Undetected and untreated defects of vision in childhood predispose to blindness later, and severely handicap the health, happiness, and earning capacity of the victims. Treatment, provided by the Authority is within the reach of all children of school age. The interest exhibited and the work performed by Dr. Stirling at the school clinic, are deserving of the highest praise. His report (given below) should be studied by all who have to deal with children. SCHOOL OCULIST REPORT FOR YEAR 1921. During the year 1921, 248 children were examined and treated. Of this total 162 were new cases, and 86 were old cases completely re-examined again. In all, these 248 children made 411 attendances before me. The following diseases of the Eyes were noted. The figures after each disease denote the number of times that particular disease was diagnosed.