Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1885 Excerpt: ...that the eye condemned in the hospital as useless and dangerous to the other was recovering the sight; in fact, I began to see a little with that eye, and nobody who do not know it could say that I have been so severely injured. Eeceive, dear Doctor, the expression of my gratitude for your kind and skilful treatment of my case. Yours truly, THOMAS FEBEAB, Mason. CYCLITIS.--EXTEACTION OF THE EYE PEEVENTED, AND SIGHT EESTOEED.-EEMAEKABLE CASE. We have received the following Letter from Mr. David Grimsdick 10, Blakesley Street, Commercial Boad, E. Dear Sir,--About nine months ago I received a severe wound in my left eye, being hurt by a piece of stone. The conjunctival part of the ball of the eye was severely cut, and a severe inflammation covered, at once, the whole of the organ. I immediately placed myself under the care of a medical man of some experience, but, after a few weeks, my eye getting worse, I went for advice to a leading London Ophthalmic Hospital; there I was informed that I should be obliged to have the eye taken out, as it was of no use to me, but I objected to the operation. A few days after you were recommended to me, and I placed myself under your care. After a short time I found, to my great delight, that the sight was gradually returning, and has continued to improve so much, that I am now able to read medium-sized print with the eye which was going to be taken out. I beg to offer you my deep-felt gratitude for the benefit I have received from your skilful treatment; and I remain, yours gratefully, DAVID GBIMSDICK. September 9th, 1884. EPIPHORA, OR WATERY EYE. The interior surface of the eye is preserved in a constant humid and clean condition by the tears which are secreted by the lachrymal gland. After the performance of these offices w...
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