118 DISEASES OF THE EYE. 



&FFECTIOJYS OF THE EYELIDS. 



An eczematous inflammation frequently occurs on the edges of the ej-e- 

 lids, they becoming incrusted with dried secretion and sticking together. 



This affection maybe acute, accompanied with some pain and soreness; 

 more commonly it is chronic and associated with" general eczema, obsti- 

 nate in character and attended with itching. This affection is more 

 commonly observed in debilitated animals, suffering from digestive dis- 

 orders and liver derangements. It may lead to ulceration of the eyelids 

 and disease of the roots of the hair. 



The health should be restored, and local cleanliness insisted upon. Once 

 or twice daily around the edges of the lids should be applied the following 

 ointment. — 



R Ungt. Hydrarg. Nit. 3i 

 Ungt. Simplicis 3 ij 



Ft. Ungt. Sig. Apply with care, allowing none to enter the eye, 



Parasites sometimes lodge about the roots of the eyelashes, and produce 

 an obstinate itching which eventually results in an eczematous condition. 

 The mercurial ointment advised above will destroy the insects and over- 

 come the irritation. 



