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operation . of a strong purgative ; still local 

 bleeding is proper, and a dose of lu:<ative 

 medicine. The local bleeding consists in 

 openi'.igthe vein which appears to proceed from 

 the inner corner of the eye, orui scarifying the 

 inner surface of the eyelid. This operation 

 is proper in all circumstances.. 



Horses of the former description often re- 

 quire a repetition both of the bleeding and 

 purging, with a cooling diet, and frequent 

 exercise. The most essential local remedy 

 is blistering the cheek and temple, so as to create 

 a considerable discharge ; and if the first ap- 

 plication be not sufficiently powerful, let the 

 part be washed with soap and water, and a 

 fresh blister laid on. 1 have found this far more 

 effectual than setons or rowels, and have now 

 greater dependance on it than on any other , 

 topical remedy. When the inner surface of 

 the eyelid appears unusually red, it is more 

 particularly proper to scarify it witli a lancet, 

 durino; the hrst staoe of the comnlaint, while 

 the eye is extremely irritable, and the inflam- 

 mation considerable. 



The following lotion may be frequently 

 applied with a soft spunge ; but no force should 

 be employed to get it under the eyelids: 



