Ii8 OPHTHALMOLOGY FOR VETERINARIANS 



In cases of iridocyclitis, when the inflammation of the 

 ciliary body is more pronounced, and in cyclitis pure and 

 simple, atropin should be used with caution, as in many 

 cases it is not well borne; besides, when this agent is 

 used, the tension should be closely watched. Should 

 any increase of tension occur the atropin should be 

 immediately stopped and a myotic employed. 



In severe cases of inflammation and congestion 

 several leeches may be applied over the region of the 

 temple. They assist greatly in reducing the inflamma- 

 tory symptoms. 



Operative measures should not be employed during the 

 active stage of inflammation as a rule. Iridectomy 

 may be done when the tension becomes increased, and it 

 cannot be reduced by less radical means. When the 

 pupil becomes secluded or occluded, iridectomy aids in 

 re-estabHshing the natural drainage, and prevents, in a 

 degree, subsequent attacks. 



When tension develops, a paracentesis may be per- 

 formed. It allows the escape of the aqueous, together 

 with inflammatory debris, and assists in reducing the 

 tension. 



Enucleation should only be considered in infected 

 traumatic cases when the fellow eye is in danger of 

 sympathetic inflammation, and in cases accompanied or 

 followed by suppuration of the internal structures, or 

 when panophthalmitis exists, and the animal's Hfe is 



