150 THE IMPROVED ART OF FARRIERY. 



DISEASES OF THE EYE 



Are several ; but the most common is inflammation of 

 the conjunctiva, or membrane which hues the eyeUds, 

 covering the cornea and haw of the eye. 



When the attack is but sHght, a coohng apphcation 

 will often remove it. The following embrocation is 

 used : — 



Goulard's Extract - - - 1 drachm, 



Spring Water - - - 1 pint, 



mixed. Or, 



Laudanum - - - 3 drachms. 



Spring Water - - - 1 pint, 

 mixed. 



Either of these may possibly be effective ; at the 

 same time administering a mild purge :— 



Barbadoes Aloes - - - 5 drachms, 

 after the usual preparation of bran-mash. 



Regard must, however, be paid to the symptoms 

 and general appearance of the eye : if the disease pro- 

 ceeds from a blow, or is produced by any foreign body, 

 try 



Sulphate of Zinc - - - 1 ounce. 



Spring Water - - - 1 1 pints. 



This will remove the inflammation ; but if it still 

 lingers, and the horse shows great reluctance to stand 

 in the light, it is to be feared that the most destructive 

 of all diseases to which the eye is subjected is present. 

 This is known, as the 



Specific Opthalmia ; 

 Or, as it was formerly called, Moon-blindness : it ge- 



