THE EYESIGHT.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume I, Issue 55, 20 October 1880, Page 4

THE EYESIGHT.

; -Milton's blindness was the result of work and dyspepsia

One of the most eminent American divines having, for some time, been compelled to forego the pleasure of reading, has spent hundreds of pounds in value, and lost years of time, in consequence of getting up several hours before day, and studying by artifical light. His eyes never got well. Multitudes of men or women have made their eyes weak for life by the too free use of the eyesight, reading small print and doing fine sewing. In view of these things, it is well to observe the following rules in the use Of the eyes : —

Avoid all sudden change between light and darkness.

Never begin to read or write, or sew, for several minutes after coming from darkness to a bright light. Never read by twilight, or moonlight, or even on a very cloudy day. JSerer read, or sew ctzrecb}y in hronb of the light, or window, or door. It is- best to have the light fall from above obliquely over the left shoulder.

Never sleep so that, on first waking, the eye shall open on the light of the window.

Too much creates a glare, and pains and confuses the sight. The moment you are sensible of an effort to distinguish, that moment cease, and take a walk or ride.

The moment you are tempted to rub the eyes, that moment cease using 1 them.

If the eyelids are. glued together on waiting up, do not forcibly open them, but apply the saliva with the finger — it is the speediest diluent in in the world—then wash your face and eyes i& warm water.