Massage is used for several chronic inflammations of the eye. By local massage we increase the circulation around the eye, and act directly upon the cornea. When we desire to see more clearly we rub the eyes, instinct telling us to remove from the cornea such particles as are stagnated. Certain swellings of the eyelids have been treated with great success by massage in the clinics of Schmidt, Rimpler, Rossander, and Pagenstecher.

Cases of maculae corneae (granules on the cornea) have been very successfully treated. In some cases it is wise to apply massage on the whole front part of the affected side, and also on the same side of the neck.

General massage is frequently used to strengthen the nervous system, thus giving effect upon the optic nerve.

Manual treatment must never be applied to the eye without an order from a physician.