Worm in the Hye 313 
If allowed to remain, it ultimately causes blindness. 
The only treatment is removal of the worm by a surgical 
operation, a small incision being made through the 
cornea. In all cases of inflammation of the eyes of 
animals, it is best to keep the animals in darkened 
quarters, as strong light increases the irritation. Bath- 
ing the eyes with hot water, or alternating hot and 
cold fomentations, usually gives relief. In acute inflam- 
mation, crushed ice applied to the eye reduces the 
inflammation rapidly. 
