304 -DISEASES OE THE EYE. 



Drop a few drops into the eve two or three times daily. 

 "Wliere the mucous membrane of the eyelids has been cauterized 

 by some such agent as lime, (this is frequently seen following the 

 use of lime and sulphur as a dip for scab), introduce something 

 into the eye which will lubricate and have a soothing effect, such 

 as a drop or two of linseed tea, or a kernel of flaxseed may be in- 

 serted under the lids. 



Opbtbalmta proper, also calkd the Blinds. 



This is a condition of inflammation of the conjunctiva simu- 

 lating in symptoms simple opthalmia, with the difference while 

 that is due to foreign matter, or the extension of inflammation 

 from other diseases, such as nasal catarrh, this appears often 

 as an epizootic; is recurrent in character, each successive attack 

 being more severe, the result being total blindness in the major- 

 ity of cases. This disease appears to be closely allied to the dis- 

 ease known as specific ophthalmia to which the equine is liable, 

 which is also a recurrent disease apt to terminate in cataract and 

 blindness. The cause of this affection so far has not been de- 

 termined, but that it is infectious in character is extremely doubt- 

 ful. The symptoms are the same as those noticed in simple oph- 

 thalmia, but that there appears to be a certain amount of consti- 

 tutional derangement and a tendency for the complaint to run a 

 malignant course. The treatment would be the same as for 

 simple ophthalmia. It is a good plan, however, to commence with 

 a mild physic, such as four ounces of Epsom salts; use cold appli- 

 cations to the eye and the zinc sulphate lotion. In extreme 

 cases bleeding from the angular vein appears to afford relief. 



Hmaurosis, Gutta Serena, ©lass Gye, 



Is a condition in which there is paralysis of the optic nerve. 

 Tendering the eye useless. It may be caused from injuries, such 

 as a blow over the head wit-h a crook, or may be due to tumors in 



