A new and easy method of curing the fistula lacrymalis : to which is added, a dissertation on the epiphora vera, or, true watery eye, and the zeropthalmia, or dry eye / by Jonathan Wathen ; also, an appendix, on the treatment of patients after the operation for the cataract, in which are shewn, the evils attendant on long confinement and continued bandages, and an opposite practice recommended, illustrated with cases, by Jonathan Wathen Phipps.

  • Wathen, Jonathan, 1729-1808.
Date:
1792
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Credit: A new and easy method of curing the fistula lacrymalis : to which is added, a dissertation on the epiphora vera, or, true watery eye, and the zeropthalmia, or dry eye / by Jonathan Wathen ; also, an appendix, on the treatment of patients after the operation for the cataract, in which are shewn, the evils attendant on long confinement and continued bandages, and an opposite practice recommended, illustrated with cases, by Jonathan Wathen Phipps. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    r ] Some of the principal caufes of the Epiphora Vera are, afimple relaxation, or particular weaknefs of the lacrymal gland, conjun&iva, &c. The paflions operating with great force, and for a long continuance, on the fecre- tory organ of the tears. Sharp winds, exceflive light, dufty tra- velling, particles of fteel, fand, &c. lodg- ing in, or adhering to any part of the eye. ■ Exceffive fnuff-taking, coryza, or any other continued ftimulus of the pituitory membrane,with which the lacrymal gland never fails to fympathize. t i Cure. IN iimple relaxations of the fecretory organs, collyria of alum, vitriol, zinc, bark, brandy, vinegar, &c. adapted to the fenfibility of the parts. Compreffes wetted with arquebufade water, fpirits of wine, &c. with or without camphor, laid and left over the eyes, head, temples, &c. at night going to reft ; and flightly walhing the fame parts with them feveral times in
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