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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    hesion of lids to globe. Treatment ineffi- cient. Dryness may be alleviated by bland wash, such as milk or glycerine. Symblepharon [Gr. 6vv, together, and fiA-Ecpapov eyelid]. Adhesion between con- junctiva of lids and globe. Results frDm in- juries causing excoriation and sloughing, or from long-continued inflammation. Adhe- sion may be complete, or only partial, in form of small bands or bridles. Difficult ot cure. Various operations are done, aim being to separate surfaces and to keep them from re- uniting. Ankyloblepharon. [Gr. ayxvXoodis, stiffeniiig, and fiXecpcxpoy, lid.] Adhesion between edges of lids. Has same causes as symblepharon, and sometimes associated with it. Requires same treatment. TUMORS OF CONJUNCTIVA. Pinguecula. [Lat. flinguis, /at.] Small, yellowish tumor, of fatty appearance, situated near corneal margin and chiefly seen in old people. Consists of hypertrophied conjunc- tiva and epithelium. Harmless. May be excised if desired. Dermoid tumors. Smooth, yellowish tu- mors, covered with conjunctiva and, perhaps, short hairs. Composed of connective tissue and fat. Generally congenital. Excision is proper treatment.