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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    CILIARY BODY. Cyclitis. [Gr. kvk\os, circle.] Inflamma- tion of Ciliary Body : Generally arises in connection with iritis and choroiditis, but may also come from injury. Diagnostic symptom is pain over ciliary region, especially when this is pressed upon. Also, zone of ciliary injec- tion around cornea ; photophobia and lach- rymation ; enlargement of veins of iris ; in- crease of tension ; turbidity of aqueous and vitreous ; loss of accommodation and impair ment of vision. Exudation may be serous, plastic or purulent. Traumatic cyclitis, caused by wounds in ciliary region, foreign bod y in eye, dislocated lens, &c. May result in fatal suppuration and atrophy of globe in spite of every precaution, and may also cause sym- pathetic inflammation of other eye. Leeches, hot or cold applications, and atropine, may be tried, but if disease progresses unfavorably removal of eye is advisable, to ensure safety of other one. Cyclitis occurring in course of iritis or choroiditis requires same treatment as those affections, and may recover perfe< tly. RETINA. Hyperemia is caused by prolonged ex- posure to bright light; by fine work, espe-