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time after bathing and apply the eye wash. The cartilage 
generally returns to its natural size in a few days. 
Should this treatment fail to remove it and the enlarge- 
ment continues to develop a slight operation may be neces- 
sary. Place a twitch on the nose and with a small pair of 
pincers draw the irritated portion of the cartilage sufficiently 
far enough forward out of the eye and cut it ofif with a pair 
of scissors. This is a simple, almost painless operation and 
attended with very little or no bleeding. Continue the same 
treatment as before and in a few days no indication of trouble 
will remain. 
9. Injuries to the Eyelids. 
Injuries to the eyelids may be met with in the form of 
bruises, scratches, cuts, etc., as a result of accident. 
Treatment. — If the injury is severe and torn considerably 
draw the edges together with a few stitches. Use a needle 
regularly used in such cases and white wrapping twine, as it 
is soft and not liable to tear out. It may not be necessary to 
cast the animal for this operation, a twitch being sufficient. 
Bathe the wound with new milk or warm water three or four 
times a day. After bathing wipe dry and apply the eye wash. 
In a few days the stitches will come out and the wound may 
open up slightly and look worse, but continue treatm.^.nt and 
it will heal up in a short time. In some cases if the eye is 
injured it falls out on the cheek. Wash the eye carefully, set 
it back in proper position, and sew up and dress the wound 
as mentioned above. 
10. Injuries to the Tear Ducts. 
When these tubes are injured the tears flow out over the 
cheek. It is recommended to inject with a syringe, warm 
water into this tube or passage. The best way to do this is 
from below, by putting the point of the syringe in the small 
hole found in the bottom part of the nose and forcing the 
water up through until it runs out at the corner of the eye. 
This will clear the passage and sometimes effect a complete 
cure. If, however, the case is of long standing it is best to 
leave it alone, as the horse may be able to work for years. 
11. Near Sightedness (Myopia). 
Horses with very full eyes are more subject to this 
disease. 
