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there is danger of cutting the sclera itself. The globe 

 can then be gradually pried out and any adhesions cut 

 away. 



When the globe has been removed, the hemorrhage 

 can easily be stopped by placing a dry aseptic gauze 



Fig. 36. — Enucleation of the eye. This is an old method and is used 

 today by many operators. • It seems, however, that the use of ether, the 

 relief of pain, and more careful dissection would be a more scientific and 

 humane procedure. 



within the capsule. When hemorrhage has ceased, 

 withdraw the gauze and close the eye, when the tis- 

 sues will contract and come together naturally. Some 

 surgeons close the wound with a puckering suture 

 through the conjunctiva, but this is hardly necessary 



