Black Eye

Bathe first with hot water to ease the pain. Then apply a handkerchief wrung out of cold water folded into a pad. Bandage this in place. It acts as a "cold compress," and prevents swelling and further bleeding. Change frequently.

Styes are tiny abscesses on the edge of the eyelids from inflammation at the root of an eyelash. Bathe with hot water, or apply a boracic fomentation made by wringing a piece of cottonwool out of hot boracic lotion (one teaspoonful of the powder to a breakfastcupful of water). Lay this on the eye and cover with oiled silk and a folded handkerchief or bandage. Treat the general health.

Redness And Stickiness Of The Eyelids

Bathe with boracic lotion (a teaspoonful of the powder to a breakfastcupful of water) with clean cotton-wool. Apply boracic ointment. If chronic, have the eye examined by a medical oculist for inflammation of the lid or error of refraction. Treat the general health and rest the eyes.