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time after bathing and apply the eye wash. The cartilage 

 generally returns to its natural size in a few days. 



Should this treatment fail to remove it and the enlarge- 

 ment continues to develop a slight operation may be neces- 

 sary. Place a twitch on the nose and with a small pair of 

 pincers draw the irritated portion of the cartilage sufficiently 

 far enough forward out of the eye and cut it off with a pair 

 of scissors. This is a simple, almost painless operation and 

 attended with very little or no bleeding. Continue the same 

 treatment as before and in a few days no indication of trouble 

 will remain. 



9. Injuries to the Eyelids. 



Injuries to the eyelids may be met with in the form of 

 bruises, scratches, cuts, etc., as a result of accident. 



Treatment. — If the injury is severe and torn considerably 

 draw the edges together with a few stitches. Use a needle 

 regularly used in such cases and white wrapping twine, as it 

 is soft and not liable to tear out. It may not be necessary to 

 cast the animal for this operation, a twitch being sufficient. 

 Bathe the wound with new milk or warm water three or four 

 times a day. After bathing wipe dry and apply the eye wash. 

 In a few days the stitches will come out and the wound may 

 open up slightly and look worse, but continue treatment and 

 it will heal up in a short time. In some cases if the eye is 

 injured it falls out on the cheek. Wash the eye carefully, set 

 it back in proper position, and sew up and dress the wound 

 as mentioned above. 



10. Injuries to the Tear Ducts. 



When these tubes are injured the tears flow out over the 

 cheek. It is recommended to inject with a syringe, warm 

 water into this tube or passage. The best way to do this is 

 from below, by putting the point of the syringe in the small 

 hole found in the bottom part of the nose and forcing the 

 water up through until it runs out at the corner of the eye. 

 This will clear the passage and sometimes effect a complete 

 cure. If, however, the case is of long standing it is best to 

 leave it alone, as the horse may be able to work for years. 



11. Near Sightedness (Myopia). 



Horses with very full eyes are more subject to this 

 disease. 



