THE TREATMENT OF EYE DISEASES 529 



Holocain hydrochlorate, i per cent. It acts quickly and 



penetrates deeply. It keeps well. 

 Eucaine B. This is best used hypodermically, 5 per cent. 



solution is not toxic. 

 Novocain, 3 per cent, in adrenalin chloride, i : 1,000 for 



hypodermic use. 



(8) Various. 



Hot compresses, frequently renewed for affections of the cornea, 



iris and ciliary body are useful. 

 Cold compresses in conjunctival inflammation. Lint laid on 



ice, then to the closed eyelid, frequently renewed is soothing. 

 Electricity. Distorted eyelashes are removed by electrolysis. 

 Ionization is employed for corneal ulcers, interstitial keratitis, 



trachoma, rodent ulcer, &c. It is painful and the results are 



not very encouraging. 

 Blood letting by leeches in cases of iritis and deeper affections 



is a favourite remedy with some. Apply two to four to the 



temple. 

 Massage in cases of interstitial keratitis, glaucoma, corneal 



opacities, &c., has done good. Place a small portion of 



ointment in the conjunctival sac, close the lid and massage. 



(9) Native Treatment. 



Fumigation is done for inflammatory conditions. Wheat 

 grains are also inserted under the deltoid muscle for these 

 affections. 



Powders are commonlv used made up of sugar, alum and lime 

 which, when mixed, are blown into the eye. In Arabia they 

 give a " drop of mother's milk." 



Ectropion is treated by removing or pinching up the skin and 

 retaining it with matches. It sloughs and a cicatrix results 

 Some cannot close the eyelids at all afterwards. 



Black antimony is used to beautify the eyelashes. This is 

 inserted with a feather, which latter is a suitable vehicle for 

 carrying the gonococcus from one to the other. 



Cataract is treated by the dislocation of the lens or couching. 



A needle or thorn is passed through the sclera to the pupil and 

 the lens is pressed down ; the patient jumps slightly and the 

 lens falls. Some recover and others become septic. There is 

 much iridocyclitis, loss of vision and secondary glaucoma. 



