The general practitioner's guide to diseases and injuries of the eye and eyelids / by Louis H. Tosswill.

  • Tosswill, Louis H.
Date:
1884
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Credit: The general practitioner's guide to diseases and injuries of the eye and eyelids / by Louis H. Tosswill. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    iridectomy may require to be performed; but want of space forbids our discussing the relative merits of these operations ; besides, we have a strong conviction that the general practitioner will best consult his patient's interests and his own reputation, if in such serious cases he seeks the aid of a specialist. In the general treatment it is of the first importance to remember that the disease is essentially of an asthenic ty]3e in most cases, and therefore that a liberal diet, a moderate amount of stimulant, and tonics, should be pre- scribed. As a rule quinine (gr. j—ij) should be given two or three times a day; in some cases, however, iron or ammonia may be usefully sub- stituted for it. Opium (gr. -^-l) should be given two or three times a day when the pain is severe; when there is much congestion, in addi- tion to pain, a few leeches applied to the temple will sometimes give much temporary relief. Amongst other remedies which are sometimes of service, is iodide of potash, which, in doses of 5-10 grains, combined with tinct. cinchon. co. 5ss-5j, may be given two or three times a day; this mixture sometimes proves very beneficial in cases of hypopyon. Blisters behind the ears, ext. belladon. 53, c. ung. hydrarg. 5j, rubbed once