METHOD OF EXAMINATION. 



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To examine the eyes themselves, we may, first of all, 

 look at them with a full stream of daylight coming in on 

 them. They should then appear prominent, soft, clear, 

 and free from tears and other signs of inflammation or 



Fig. 2. 



irritation. They should show no intolerance of light, as- 

 might be indicated by their being deep-sunken ; by the 

 more or less closed condition of the eyelids ; and by the 

 haw projecting more than usual over their surface. The 

 eyelids should be devoid of any unnatural fulness, and 



