Ophthalmic and otic memoranda / By D.B.St. John Roosa ... and Edward T. Ely.

  • Ely, Edward T. (Edward Talbot), 1850-1885
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[1885]
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    copper crystal being a favorite one. Nitrate silver, alum, and many other remedies are in common use. Applications lose effect, and need changing-. Cases need regular treat- ment for long periods. Phlyctenular conjunctivitis [Gr. cp\vK- raivcx, pimple] : Characteristic of this form is small, yellowish-red elevation, ox phlyctenule, on whose summit a serous vesicle forms, which bursts and leaves a small ulcer. One or sev- eral of these bodies may be present ; they are generally situated near the margin of cornea, and run course in eight or ten days. The con- junctival congestion may be general, or par- tial—a triangular leash of vessels running up to each phlyctenule, its base pointing toward the retro-tarsal fold. Appearance of phlyc- tenular attended by burning pain, photopho- bia or dread of light [Gr. cpooS, light, and <po/Jo^, fear,] and lachrymation. Often asso- ciated with phlyctenular keratitis (p. 101). Re- lapses very common. Treatment: Particular attention to general health. Locally, atropine. In certain cases, application of mild irritant, such as calomel or oxide mercury ointment, &c. Pterygium [Gr. itrepvyiov, a little wing\: This is quite a common affection, which re- sults from inflammation, and from constant exposure, such as is experienced by sailors, residents in tropical climates, on the Western prairies, etc. Consists of hypertrophy of con-