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solution of nitrate of silver, two grains to the ounce 

 of distilled water, or a solution of zinc sulphate, five 

 grains to the ounce of water, are indicated in the 

 treatment of this affection. Most cases of opacity 

 of the cornea, when in existence any length of time, 

 become permanent, but the interference with vision 

 will not only depend upon the size of the opacity 

 but also upon its situation. Thus, for instance, a 

 small speck at the border of the cornea will be less 

 likely to interfere with the vision than one immedi- 

 ately over the pupil, when the latter is acting under 

 the ordinary conditions of light. 



Injuries to the Eyelids 



The upper or lower eyelids, or both, are occasionally 

 torn, either in fighting or through some other agent, 

 but the extent of the injury varies considerably. It 

 may be the skin only which is torn, or the whole 

 thickness of the eyelid, consequently the degree of 

 inflammation set up varies in accordance with the 

 injury. Ophthalmia is a common result, and need be 

 treated in the manner prescribed under the name 

 of that malady. It is a debatable point whether it is 

 a good thing to suture the eyeUds or not, but the 

 writer believes in the appHcation of sutures, especi- 

 ally if such are carefully adjusted, and antiseptic 

 precautions employed, and the injured eye protected 

 from further injury by the animal itself; in fact, the 



