Homoeopathic therapeutics / by S. Lilienthal.

  • Lilienthal, Samuel, 1815-1891.
Date:
1878
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    sightedness ; frequent, spasmodic closing of the lids; frequent lach- rymation. NUX vomica. For scintillations, or black or gray points, or flashes ; the eyes are very sensitive to light, especially early ; violent pressure in the eyes after using tliem ever so little, red face; dilated pupils ; iieaviness and frequent closing of the eyelids ; in consequence of habitual use of intoxicating drinks. Phosphorus. For sudden paroxysms of nyctalopia, or sensations as if things were covered with a gray veil; the eyes are very sensi- tive to the light or are dazzled b}^ bright light; blackness, or black points or sparks; aching pains in the e3'es, orbits and forehead ; fre- quent lachryniation, especially in the open air, and when exposed to the wind ; after sexual excesses. Physostigma. Partial blindness ; on attempting to write he was unable to see a line; dimness of vision ; nystagmus. Pulsatilla. For frequent vanishing and obscuration of sight, with paleness of the face and disposition to vomit; blindness at twilight, and sensation as if the eyes were bandaged ; or mistiness of sight or sensation as if the dimness of sight could be removed by wiping, par- ticularly in the open air, or in the evening or early on waking; di- plopia or paleness of sight; shining or flashing rings before the eyes ; photophobia, with stitches in the eyes, when the liglit impinges upon the retina; frequent and copious lachrymation, particularly in the open air, when exposed to wind and light; contraction of the pupils. Ruta. For mistiness of sight, with complete obscuration at a dis- tance ; muscse volitantes; aching or boring pains in the e3'es on using them, particularly when reading; lachrymation in the open air. Sepia. For dimness of sight, particular!}' when reading or writ- ing ; contraction of pupils ; gauze, black spots or stripes before the eyes ; photophobia in the daytime; aching pains over the eyeball. Silicea. For dimness of sight, as if looking through a gray cover; paroxysms of sudden nyctalopia; the letters look pale and blurred, when reading ; sparks and black spots before the eyes ; photophobia, the light of da}' dazzles the eye; frequent lachrymation, especially in the open air; stitches in the forehead, which seem to strike through the eye. Sulphur. For mistiness or dimness of sight as if looking through black gauze or feather-dust; frequent obscuration of sight, especially when reading ; photophobia, especially from the light of the sun, and when the weather is warm and sultry; the eyes are dazzled by the light; sudden paroxysms of nyctalopia; scintillations and white spots, or motes and black points or stripes before the eyes ; tearing- burning pains in the head and eyes ; profuse lachrymation, especially in the open air; or great dryness of the eyes, especially in the room; unequal or dilated or insensible pupils ; after suppressed cutaneous diseases. Thuja. Amblyopia; blurred sight, better from rubbing; aching back into the head; the eyes are dim in the open air and when read- ing ; weak eyes ; flows of light before the eyes, mostly 3-ellow ; when looking into the light of day, sees white spots like bottles of water moving about. Veratrum alb. For hemeralopia ; sparks or black spots before the eyes, particularly on rising from the bed or from the chair ; pro-