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Treatment. — In treating cases of this nature a good 

 deal depends upon the duration and severity of the 

 malady, and upon the causes operating in its pro- 

 duction. Needless to say that if any foreign body 

 gains admission to the eye it should be removed at 

 once. Follow this up with the application of some 

 sedative lotion, such as: — 



Sulphate of zinc .... 40 grains. 

 Solution of sulphate of atropine . i drachm. 



Powdered boracic acid ... 20 grains. 

 Water to 8 ozs. 



Label Eye Lotion, and apply three or four times a day, 

 by bathing the eyes with this lotion and a piece of 

 boracic lint. Lead lotions ought not to be used, as 

 they have a tendency to cause precipitation of the 

 albuminous matter in the cornea, thus favouring 

 opacity. Two grains of corrosive sublimate added 

 to six ounces of water makes a very useful eye lotion 

 for simple ophthalmia. Boracic acid ointment is a 

 simple but efficacious remedy for milder cases of this 

 nature. An infusion of camomile is suitable for 

 bathing the eyes, its soothing effects being beneficial. 

 Treatment, to be successful, must be persevered 

 with, and the opacity of the cornea dealt with accord- 

 ing to instructions laid down under that heading. 



Specific Ophthalmia 

 This is an extremely troublesome disease, and one 



