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where the globe and pupil of the eye retain 

 their transparency, subject only to surround- 

 ing inflammation, that, not seeming inclined 

 to submit, occasional bleedings, a course of 

 diuretics, as before prescribed, or three doses 

 of mild physic may be adopted ; assisting the 

 whole with a frequent use of either lotion^ as 

 most applicable to reigning symptoms. 



The HAWS are a preternatural enlargement 

 of the corners of the eyes, become horny, and,, 

 being overgrown, approach the pupil, giving 

 the eye the external appearance of bad for- 

 mation. The instrumental extirpation of 

 these substances has been a favourite prac- 

 tice of long standing; and, like all others, 

 has had its alternate proportion of faikire and 

 success. After separation has been effected 

 by the hand, needle, and instrument of the 

 operative farrier, any simple styptic or 

 astringent is generally applied, and it is then 

 just an even bet, or chance, whether you 

 succeed in the intentional effect of your ope- 

 ration ; for, having seeing it repeatedly pro- 

 ductive of inflammation, and, lastly, total 

 blindness, I cannot conscientiously recom- 

 mend the practice; on the contrary, to 



