A text book of veterinary ophthalmology / by Geo. G. Van Mater.

  • Van Mater, George G., 1863-
Date:
1897
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Credit: A text book of veterinary ophthalmology / by Geo. G. Van Mater. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    the recti muscles.* The gland of Harder, situated on the outer face of the haw, is a reddish-yellow gland, covered by fibrous membrane and surrounded by fat. Secretes a thick unctuous matter, which gains exit on the inner face of the membrana by three or four open- ings. DISEASES OF THE LIDS. Acute Blepharitis.—Abscess of the lids. Is an acute phlegmonous inflammation of the lids; usual cause is of a traumatic nature. May accompany strangles or follow it; adenitis simple. Will have great swell- ing with the cardinal symptoms; apt to have con- junctivitis accompany this. May have fluctuation early. This might go on to gangrene. If early enough, cold applications to abort. If later, and suspect forma- tion of pus, hot applications, and get the matter over with. Of course, as soon as fluctuation is felt, open freely and make the incision parallel with the lid bor- der. Evacuate freely, using antisepsis and ascepsis (and Boric acid solution is good and safe about the eye) for patient and instruments. Do not use Hydrar for instruments, as you’ll dull the edge quicker than it can be restored, and not more powerful than 1 to 5000 about the eye, unless great care is taken to prevent its entrance into the conjunctival sac. May suture if you think necessary; compress bandage to insure first intention. * F. Lecoq in Chauveau’s Anatomy.