Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-07-19
BE Careful of your Eyesight.


: from all other senses. The condition of o,
: eyes should therefore be AN object of col
cern to all. In a late number of II
f Methodist Quarterly Reriie,e, there i. an Al
e ticle on this subject by J.. lie ry Clarl
: Nj. d., containing great deal of practics
and important Information =
lie remarks that close reading il yer
trying 10 the eyes, because the nerves ar
/, required to operate SO as to adjust the ey
TO convery the ifnmprssion OF every lrtt
10 the brain. The labor Of the eye in read
ing is therefore very great this is the rea
son why SO many OF the hest students, Will
at college, become affected with diseases o
the eye. The only elfectual remedy f.,
this is to pitch Homer and Virgil upol
some upper shelf for about twelve months
and take to the mountains and rustic recrea
tions. The most excellent recreation will
which a weak eye can be indulged.' say.
DIR. Weller, is 10 move about in the FIRE,
air and in re, ions which command an ex
tensive and pleasant view of the face o.
nature.
On this topic, DIR. CLARK, gives some ex,
cellent admonitions. He says -
Frequently some impudrnce in youth
during the student period, while the BODY is
IN state of immature development, results
IN permanent disability of the ewes. A few
nights OF successive study. or DAYS of con-
slant application, during period of physi-
cal debility; a day with the microscope.
I WI r.
the cars, or any continued exercise of the
organs of vision without sufficient rest, will
irequeatly give shock to The nervous ap
peratus OF adjustment from which the eyes
never fully recover"
DIR. Clark, gives us some very practical
information for taking care of the eye<ight,
and preventing morbid sensibility of the
retina. He says -
" When. after reading, writing, sewing. or
the like, there is an obscurity or confusion
ot objects, or it there is a feeling of fatigue
IN the eyes. Orif black notes. and
sparks. and fasbes of light appear to be
surrounded with halo, it is time TO stop.
No man can afford TO continue the employ-
ment of the eyes upon near objects.
Absolute rest OF the eyes ana minG are re-
quisite--or. what will often do better, an
entire change of employment BY
giving the eyes timely rest and guarding
carefully the general health, the asthenopic
may accomplish much eye labor.
The worst time TO employ the eyes is at
night; the worst part of daylight, is i'm
mediately on rising from bed. If
the eye feels panied, tired or .snaasy i. -
hazardous TO continue its particular use !.
no work is SO important as to justify con-
tinuence of il when symptoms Of uneasiness
are produced. The eye, especially
if nervously diseased. is the first to sympa-
thise with an over-worked BRAIN"
The proper adjustment of light for read
ing writing is question of great importance.
Lighi, blue olored sha les are recommended
for artificial light, because the rays contain
an excess of red. Sudden transitations from
darkness to light are dangerous several |
persons have been smitten with complete |
blindness by being removed from dark dun
geon into sudden glare of bright sunlight.
Reading by the light of the moon at twilight,
gazing at fireworks, and using the micro
scope frequently, should be avoided also,
reading by sidelight when reclining
Many persons who read and write great
leal at night, inform ed us that they perfer
'perm and wax candlelight TO any other.
It produces softness, so to speak, which
5 more natural TO the action of the eve than
,aslight. coal oil, or any of the burning
iuids. The dazzling, unshaded gaslisht in
many chuches is very injurious to delicate
yes. Sir David Brewster considers that
round glass shades are the best which can
'e used; DIR. Clark recomends a shade
made of blue barege we have found that
ommon white printing paper makes the
'est end most agreeable shade for reading
md writing by artificial light Il
Squeezing the eyes and rubbing them !
oughly should always be avoided.
In order TO enjoy healthy eyes DIR. CLARK
ays, with great force and truth +;
1t is necessary to guard with care the !
eneral health. She student must sit in
ure atmosphere, and frequently breathe |
ne outdoor air. lie silould use cold water |
. bathing, If it does not disagree with him, ;
, invigorate his nervous syestem, and he
hould frequently change his position and
ary his labor. Ills dress should be easy. {
is hat-brim wide, and lie should have re- !
ard TO the condition of his stomach and
oweis. He shold employ his eyes sufIici- !
ntiy, not immoderately, as they may be {
'Jured by too little as well as too much
'bor. lie who would enjoy continued
eaith and soundness of vision must regard :
5 sacred the rational laws of health"