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AND LECTURES. 107 
PRESCRIPTION. 
Popper sulpiate of... |... . . 3 grains 
PreceedhS.sAd ot... ef 2-OUNCES 
Mix and apply to eye twice per day. In the later stages 
of this disease nothing can be done of benefit 
Weeping Eyes. 
This is an obstruction of the tear duct, which js a small 
tube or passage leading from the flsor of the eye into the 
nostril. 
Cause—Extension of inflammation in catarrh is generally 
the cause, but anything which closes the tear duct or 
causes it to be closed is sufficient to produce this condition. 
HOW TO KNOW IT. 
The eyes look very weak and tears are constantly flow. 
ing over the cheek. It may be confined to one eye, and 
again both may be affected. 
WHAT TO DO. 
Examine the nasal opening of the tear duct a-d if there 
should be any obstruction remove it. If there be no me- 
chanical obstruction throw about a tablespoonful of pul- 
_ verized ginger into the nostrils, this will produce a fit of 
sneezing the force of which will open duct. 
Torn Eye-Lids. 
This should, to come in properly, be placed under the 
head of operations, but for the sake of convenience we 
treat it in a brief way here. 
Frequently tne eyelids are torn by being caught on 
snags, nails, hooks, etc., and when possible we should al- 
Wwayssewthemup Use fine silk thread, bring the sever- 
ed edges neatly and evenly together and make fine stitches. 
Dress wound twice per day with carbolized water. 
