DISEASES AND INJURIES OF THE EYE 



If the lower opening is obstructed, or any other part of the 

 duct, the tears ilow from the eyes, instead of being carried 

 awa}-^ by the duct through the nostrils. 



Treatment is purely the work of the veterinarian. 



WORM IN THE EYE. 



This is a form of parasitic ophthalmia not uncommon at 

 Madras, Ceylon, and some other parts of India. In Bengal it 

 is known as sanp or serpent in the eye. 



The worm or worms can be seen swimming about in the 

 fluid contained within the front chamber of the eye, where 

 they cause a lot of trouble unless removed by puncture. 



LOTION FOR INFLAMED, ETC., EYES. 



B . Sulphate of zinc, i drachm ; boracic acid, i drachm ; 

 alum, ^ drachm. Mix ; bathe eyes ; boiled w^ater, ^ pint. 



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