Ophthalmic therapeutics / by Geo. S. Norton.

  • Norton, Geo. S. (George Salmon), 1851-1891.
Date:
1882
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    around the eye, especially if the iris has become involved. Particularly to be thought of, if of syphilitic origin. Con- comitant symptoms of flabby tongue, offensive breath, night pains, etc., are of great importance. The solubis and corrosi- vus have been most commonly employed, though the other preparations may be indicated. Nux mosch.—Nodules over external recti, very large and painful. Patient very drowsy. Math sleepy expression of eyes. Silicea.—Sclerotic inflamed, with or without choroideal com- plication. The pains may be severe and extend from the eyes to the head and are relieved by warmth. Aching in the occiput corresponding to the eye afiected. Terebinth.—Inflammation of the superficial layers of the sclera, with a considerable redness, and intense pain in the eye and corresponding side of the head. Urine dark and scanty. Thuja.—This is a very valuable remedy in all forms of in- flammation of the sclera, even if no characteristic symptoms are present. It should be the first remedy suggested to our minds in the treatment of scleritis, sclero-choroiditis or any of its complications as clinical experience has often verified its usefulness in these cases. In most instances there has been great tenderness of the globe, intolerance of light, and active inflammation with a general cachectic condition, occurring in persons badly nourished, either scrofulous or syphilitic, and those long time deprived of fresh air. The following have also been used and are recommended: Puis., Spig. and Sulph. STAPHYLOMA SCLER^E ANT. {Morbid Prominence of the Anterior Portion of the Sclera.) , We should endeavor to prevent this result by the use of those remedies given under scleritis, but if it seems to progress in spite of our remedies an iridectomy must be made. ^ If the staphyloma has existed for some time, it may be ab- scised according to one of the various methods advised; if it be extensive and sight is lost, enucleation is to be preferred.