Some Eye Troubles.

Otago Witness, Issue 2849, 21 October 1908, Page 76

Some Eye Troubles.

As a rule, in eye affections of any d«: gree of gravity, the only wise course to bo followed is to consult a specialist in eyediseases. Tho only affections of the eyo which, are capable of being treated at home are those of slight inflaxnmatiOJi, although it may also bo remarked that oases of inflammation of the eye which have been negjecto<l are apt to lead to more- wrious consequences, necessitating an ultimate appeal to medical aid for r-elief. Beware of applying poultices to the -eyes. TJieto fchoukl under no circumstances be allowed 1 . If the eye requires the application of heat or to be cleansed, uoe tepid water in which a little borocic acid has been dissolved, andl inigato the eyo by dropping this solution! into the eye from one i>ide, whilst the heat is aKo liekl to one side, co that the fluid may trickle o\er tho eje and' paes down the .side of the nose. £\e\er use a sponge to wipe the eve, but a piece of clean cotton wool, from which the tepid water should he allowed to trickle on the eye. A simple lotion well adapted for use in cases of eye inflammation is composed of 30 grains of sulphate of zinc, wine of opium (without aromatic-*) two draehuis, and rose water to make up 2oz. A teaspounful of thib lotion (writ-es Dr Andrew Wilson l is ad<ic<l to a. breakfast cupful of hot water, and! used twice or thrice daily. By far tho best rnca.ua of applying any lotion to the eye it to U6C a little eye-cup, which may be obtained at any chemist's. This cup in its shape exactly fits the cavity of the eye when fillod 1 with the lotion, and, pressed against 'he 1 eye cavity, the eye may be opened widely, co as to bathe its surface thoroughly with the lotion, which is held securely by the glass.