Ophthalmic hints : diagnosis and treatment of affections of the eye commonly met with in general practice / by A. St. Clair Buxton.

  • Buxton, Alfred St. Clair.
Date:
1890
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Credit: Ophthalmic hints : diagnosis and treatment of affections of the eye commonly met with in general practice / by A. St. Clair Buxton. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    2; oil applied directly, and a shade over both eyes, will often suffice to effect a cure. In all cases of injury the sound eye is to be closely watched, and the first symptom of pain in it, especially if accom]ianied by watering, should be taken as a hint that sympathetic trouble is commencing. A consultation is now advisable. Whenever the cornea is completely penetrated, whether by a wound or a deep ulcer, the aqueous humour escapes, and the cornea, losing its support, becomes flaccid and falls in contact with the iris. These two structures may thus become adherent to each other (anterior synechia), especial!}' if the iris be at all inflamed at the time. Or a portion of iris may protrude through, and become entangled in, the wound of cornea (hernia of iris). If seen in time, an attempt may be made to release the imprisoned iris with a blunt probe. When firndy fixed, however, it is better to leave the hernia alone, unless caus- ing evident mischief, when operation will be necessar}-.