An essay on ophthalmia : containing a history of that disease, as it appeared in the First Battalion of the 89th Regiment, with some observations on its causes and symptoms, also the medical treatment, &c. which have been crowned with unparalleled success : in a letter to James M'Gregor, M.D., Deputy Inspector of Army Hospitals / by Henry Reid.

  • Reid, Henry.
Date:
1806
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Credit: An essay on ophthalmia : containing a history of that disease, as it appeared in the First Battalion of the 89th Regiment, with some observations on its causes and symptoms, also the medical treatment, &c. which have been crowned with unparalleled success : in a letter to James M'Gregor, M.D., Deputy Inspector of Army Hospitals / by Henry Reid. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    time to time, will ulcerate the surface of the cornea and give exit to the humours. I am strongly led to believe that this great tumefac- tion takes place in consequence of the large lachrymal gland, which is lodged in the supe- rior and external angle of the orbit, being en- larged by inflammation ; and that, from the obstruction given to its secretory powers, this great tumefaction of the superior eye-lid is induced. The blood-vessels, with an additional formation of others, become much enlarged, particularly in the angles of the eyes, and so connected as to form a thick mass. Those cases commencino- with the most formidable O and alarming appearances have terminated more favourably than medical attendants may be induced to expect: but such cases cannot too strongly engage their most particular at- tention ; and I beg leave to remark, they are the only cases I, by any means, either recom- mend or use the lancet in, and then only on this congeries of vessels, which affords consi- derable relief to the patient.