SPECIFIC, OR PERIODIC, OPHTHALMIA. 



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told applications are preferable to hot. The extract of belladonna 

 may be applied around the orbits, and also administered internally, 

 in doses of two scruples three times a day. When the acute inflam- 

 matory symptoms are somewhat abated, the absorption of the 

 effused products should be aided by a stimulating collyrium, as,— 



Sulphate of zinc ' 10 grs. 



Distilled water .7. : ... ..".'.'.'. . .1 oz. 



or any of the eye-waters advised under that head. 



Fig. 903. — Generalized Atrophical Choroidites. 



a, Papillae of the optic nerve, preserving its rosy color; b, c, Atrophied choroid, showing 

 the white tint of the uncovered sclerotic; d, e, Blood-vessels of the retina: f, Pigmentary de- 

 posits of the choroid. 



The following simple treatment, used by a very successful prac- 

 titioner, has by special request been written out for me : — 



When the lids are swollen, and not due to any disease, such as pink-eye, etc., 

 but to a cold, and injuries of numerous descriptions, the eye should first be bathed 

 with hot salt water for a few minutes, then turn the lower lid down and drop on 

 the lid and eye-ball, with .an eye-dropper, the following Collyrium; — 



Sulphate of atropa.. .-...' v 10 gr. 



Sulphate of zinc . . . . 1 dr. 



Agua rosse 6 oz 



