Worm in the Eye 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 eases 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. 



