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This picture indicates ciliary iriitation and an affection 

 of the cornea or of some Of the deeper structures. Of 

 course the two Icinds of congestion are often found com- 

 bined. Whentlie exit of venous blood from the interior 

 of the eye is impeded, large darlc, tortuous veins will 

 appear running over the sclerotic, which they penetrate 

 near the edge of the cornea. It is important to learn, 

 in the presence of inflammation, as to the existence of 

 pain, tenderness in tlie ciliary region, which is the name 

 given that i-egion immediately surrounding the cornea. 

 To this end, make gentle pressure over the closed lids 

 about this region using the index finger of each hand 

 and palpating, as if for suspected abscess, for instance. 

 Examinations are somewhat difficult owing to the 

 photophobia. Will be facilitated by a drop or so of 

 cocaine i%. Use oblique illumination, as I have de- 

 monstrated in the clinic. Notice the mobility of the 

 pupil and intra-ocular tension. , 



Teeatmbnt: extreme cleanliness, hygiepic precau- 

 tions, attention to general health. Topically, some 

 mild astringent lotion every few hours. A caustic ap- 

 plied at the outset may abort. Cold applications in the 

 early stages are very good ; catarrhal conjunctivitis is, 

 however, a self-limited affair, which often requires very 

 little local treatment, and which, with good hygiene, ter- 

 minates in complete recovery. However, do not be too 

 sanguine, but temporize, as it may extend a week or so 

 longer than you expect, and so, give no definite progno-, 

 sis as to time. 



