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FILM ON THE EYE PTERYGIUM

Categories: Diseases of The Eye and Ear

This is a growth beginning near the inner or
outer corner and extending with its point towards the center of the

cornea.



Symptoms. The patient only complains when it has advanced toward the

center of the cornea and the vision is lessened or cut off. It occurs more

often from the inner corner. It keeps growing for many years and may cease

advancing at any time.



Treatment. Surgical treat
ent is often necessary. Dr. Alling says:

"Dissect off the growth from the cornea and sclera coats, leaving the base

attached (toward the corner of the eye) and bury its point under the

undermined conjunctiva below. If the growth is dissected off the cornea,

which may readily be done, and then cut off (towards its base) it would

recur."







IRITIS. (Inflammation of the Iris.)--This is an inflammation of the iris,

characterized by congestion, small pupil and posterior synechia.



Causes. It occurs in the second stage of syphilis, second to eighteenth

month, from rheumatism, diabetes, gout, injury, and without any known

cause (idiopathic).



Symptoms. More or less severe pain in the eye, forehead and temple, worse

in the night and early morning especially. There is fear of the light and

the eyes water very much. The sight is affected and there may be some

fever. On examination the lids are found swollen and red, the eyeball

shows congestion in the cornea and ciliary body, with some congestion of

the conjunctiva. The cornea looks hazy. The anterior surface of the iris

looks muddy and does not look so fine and delicate. The pupil is small and

the light does not make it contract readily. If atropine is put in the eye

(one per cent solution) the pupil will not dilate regularly, because at

different points the pupillary edge of the iris is held to the lens by an

exudate that lightly holds it.



Course and Recovery. The disease may occur at any age, but it is most

common in children. It may last from one to six weeks.



Chances of recovery are good if treatment is begun early. There is a

tendency to recurrence.






MOTHER'S REMEDY. 1. Iritis. Sensible Remedy for. "Doctor the blood with

sulphur and lard, a teaspoonful three times a day. Refrain from using the

eyes. This disease is said to be brought on by rheumatic fever, and

rheumatism is a disease of the blood." This is a very serious disease and

a physician should be called.



Treatment. What to do first. Confine the patient in a darkened room and

if the attack is severe in bed.



Local Treatment. Dry or moist heat should be applied, according to the

ease they give. Leeches are good in severe cases placed near the outer

corner of the eye. Atropine usually made of about the strength of two to

four grains Atropine to an ounce of water; or one per cent (1 to 100) may

be used, and it should be dropped into the eye from three to six times a

day. The pupil must be dilated and kept so from the beginning to keep the

adhesions from forming between the iris and lens. If too much is used the

throat and tongue will feel dry, face will flush, and there will be

dizziness and a rapid pulse. Stop it until that effect is gone and then

cautiously use it again. The bowels should be kept open.



The diet should consist of milk to a great extent. Water of course can be

taken freely. Soups, broths, gruels, etc., can be used if desired; but

meats should be withheld for a time unless the patient runs down.



Caution. If a person has any of the special symptoms above mentioned it

would be prudent to begin treatment at once. The great danger is permanent

adhesion of the iris to other parts, especially the lens, and the dilating

and contracting power may be lost.



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