An eczematous inflammation frequently occurs on the edges of the eyelids, they becoming incrusted with dried secretion and sticking together.

This affection may he acute, accompanied with some pain and soreness; more commonly it is chronic and associated with general eczema, obstinate in character and attended with itching. This affection is more commonly observed in debilitated animals, suffering from digestive disorders and liver derangements. It may lead to ulceration of the eyelids and disease of the roots of the hair.

The health should be restored, and local cleanliness insisted upon. Once or twice daily around the edges of the lids should be applied the following ointment. -

℞ Ungt. Hydrarg. Nit. ℥ i Ungt. Simplicis ℥ ij.

Ft. Ungt Sig. Apply with care, allowing none to enter the eye, Parasites sometimes lodge about the roots of the eyelashes, and produce an obstinate itching which eventually results in an eczematous condition. The mercurial ointment advised above will destroy the insects and over-come the irritation.