A dissertation upon the gutta serena, the paralysis of the retina, and the progress of cataracts : Together with a new method to cure these disorders, and check them in their origin / By Dr. Chalibert, Oculist.

  • Chalibert, Oculist.
Date:
1774
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Credit: A dissertation upon the gutta serena, the paralysis of the retina, and the progress of cataracts : Together with a new method to cure these disorders, and check them in their origin / By Dr. Chalibert, Oculist. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The more the optic nerve and the fmaL veffi Is which furreund it, are de- prived of the nounfhing juices, the greater degree of infenfibility will thefe nei vous parts acquire ; which will end in a Paralyfis of the. Optic Nerve and tne Retina, the ordinary forerunner of* the perfect Gutta Serena. My principle therefore is, that in en¬ deavouring to counter-ad: fuch dan^e- w vD rous confequences, it is neceftary to at- tend to and inveftigate the operations of Nature with watchfulnefs and preci- iion; and that, amongft her wholefome produdions, there are few ills for which remedies are not to be found ; and that it is our duty to avoid operations as much ciS point.)re, the prevention of which muff be by checking the diforder in its origin. We mu ft be patient ajivj p^xtevei ant 111 acopting wholefome remedies,