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same method as in probing. This knife being tri- 

 angular, after introduction it is' simply necessary to 

 turn it in different directions and force it dowu two 

 or three times. Blood issuing from the nose is proof 

 of an open passage. In some instances it is impossible 

 to gain entrance into the canaliculi without nicking 

 the puncta, but remember that you are apt to destroy 

 the normal function of the parts, impairing its suction 

 powers. Electrolysis has produced good results — in- 

 troducing a probe until reaching the stricture and at- 

 taching the negative pole ; apply the positive to the tem- ' 

 pie and make gentle pressure as the stricture yields. 

 Repeat this until permanent results are achieved. 



Lotions on the lids, astringents to the conjunctiva, 

 are good. Arg. nit. gr. v to | i. Watch and treat^the 

 nasal catarrh. Dobell's sol. is nice and successful. 



]J. Sod. bibor., § iv. 



Glyc, 31. 



Sod. bicarb., 



Ac. carb., aa | ss. 



Aq,, §vi. 



If this condition continues, becomes phlegmonous, it 

 is called Dacryocystitis Phlegmonosa, and is a higher 

 stage of the preceding. Have much swe^ing and ex- 

 treme sensibility. Usually much infiltration of the sur- 

 rounding parts. Constitutional symptoms very often.. 

 Conjunctiva may be inflamed and even chemosed. 



