THF. IMPROVED ART OF FARRIERV. 475 



Diseases of the Eye, 



In most diseases of the eye, especially when the in- 

 flammation is simple, poppy-head fomentations or 

 goulard washes will effect a cure, especially when the 

 injuries have been produced by scratches, blows, &c. 



The distemper will often leave an apparent ulce- 

 ration of the cornea. If the above washes produce no 

 effect, try a mild vitriolic one, and by degrees the eye 

 will become clear and transparent again. 

 Try- 



Sugar of Lead _ - - 24 grains. 



Rose Water - - - - 6 ounces. 



White Vitriol - - - 8 to 10 grains. 



This will be useful if the eye is very red and in- 

 flamed within the eyelids, and when they throw out 

 much water. 



When dogs become aged, cataract will frequently 

 exist in both eyes. Young dogs are equally subject 

 to it, but in this case as it only is found in one of the 

 eyes, the cause may be referred to an injury : the most 

 general remedy is a solution of white vitriol in water, 

 made rather strong, and applied with a sponge or fine 

 linen twice or thrice a day. 



When injuries to the eye leave a bluish cast in it, 

 the following is recommended : — 



Calomel _ - - - 1 drachm. 



Sugar of Lead - - - 1 scruple. 



A small quantity of this powder must be sprinkled 

 into the eye occasionally during the day. 



