The effects of syphilis on the eye are shown, eye care for infants and children is outlined, and the use of good lighting conditions in order to prevent eye strain is recommended. A patient with eye trauma caused by syphilis is shown and of a boy who has congenital syphilis. Expectant mothers are urged to seek medical treatment and a young woman is shown visiting an ante-natal clinic and speaking to a doctor. She is given a leaflet entitled 'The Expectant Mother in the House of Health.' A newborn baby is shown being given eye drops - the film recommends that all babies are given drops immediately after birth. Another baby with a severe eye infection has a swab taken from it. Microscopic shots of the bacteria causing the infection are shown - an intertitle tells us that this kind of infection can lead to blindness. We see a boy with crossed eyes and are reminded that early attention may straighten crossed eyes and prevent loss of vision. Sties are discussed and a young boy is seen visiting his GP for a full examination in order to discover the cause of his sties. The GP recommends more sleep and fresh air. Next we are shown how children 'abuse' their eyes, illustrated by a boy reading a comic in poor light. Correct positions for reading, sewing and classroom settings are shown.