A Doctor's Hints About the Eyes.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 936, 7 February 1890, Page 5

A Doctor's Hints About the Eyes.

Some people have naturally weak, or I might say, tender eyes, that are subject to occasional attacks of slight inflammation, styes, neuralgia, &e. Such people must be extra careful of their sight, and this includes carefulness of the general health as well. Let them avoid every sort of diet that is likely to disagree, live well, but plainly, and make a practice of sponging the brow and closed eyes every morning with cold water before taking the bath. Cold, weak, green tea makes a good eye-lotion. The eyedouche sold in chemists’ shops should be used for its application. However, this is only needed when there is some slight degree of inflammation from external causes, such as glare, fatigue of sight, &o. What about coloured glasses ? Well, these are of infinite advantage sometimes. Especially should they be worn at the seaside, where the glare is reflected by both the water and houses ; also indoors by people who read much. Again, they ought to have protected sides, to keep away dust, if worn by people much exposed to wind. The best colour is ssid to be blue. I own to a partiality, however, for neutral tints, and these are certainly not so unsightly. Whatever be the colour chosen, see it goes right through the glass, aad that the spectacles are well polished. Those who write much indoors should see that neither the carpet nor the wall-paper is of a disagreeable or puzzling design, nor should wire gauze blinds be used on the windows. The same rule applies to the wearing of veils. But these have one advantage, and Only one : they keep out the dust aud insects. .They should be of a simple dark bine or black net, without spots or beads, and never worn down except when absolutely required. For, remember, the eyes require to be kept cool, and the breath under the veil is in itself injurious to the eyesight in more ways than one.—From Cassell’s Family Magaz’ne.