Practical observations on ectropium, or eversion of the eye-lids, with the description of a new operation for the cure of that disease; on the modes of forming an artificial pupil; and the description of a series of new and improved operations for the cure of the different species of cataract / [Sir William Rawson].

  • Adams, William, Sir, 1783-1827
Date:
1814
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Credit: Practical observations on ectropium, or eversion of the eye-lids, with the description of a new operation for the cure of that disease; on the modes of forming an artificial pupil; and the description of a series of new and improved operations for the cure of the different species of cataract / [Sir William Rawson]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    not unfrequently for 2a while obscured by their copious effusion. The conjunctiva, as in Ford’s case, was granulated, highly vascular, and sensible to the touch; but it was much more everted, and had a more disgusting appearance. The steps of the operation, and the after treatment pursued to effect a cure in this instance, were so precisely similar to that already described, that I deem it superfluous to repeat them.—On the fifth day, the’ ligature having become loose was removed, and I found an union every where effected, except at the edge of the tarsus. Some strips of adhesive plaister were passed along the face close under the lid from the nose to the ear, and by this means the small space which had not united by the first intention, became filled up with granulations, and the wound healed in about a fortnight. Owing to a great relaxation _ of the integuments of the eye-lid, a small prominence remained, * half the size of a pepper-corn; inde- pendent of which, this eye-lid looked as well as the other. Mr. M. was only prevented a week from attending his office.