The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-09-26
THE EYESIGHT.

The sight IN most persons begins to fai
from forty to fifty years of age, as is evi
| denced by an instructive preference fol
large print; seat near the window fol-
reading is selected, there is an effort tc
place the paper at a convenient distance
from the eye, or to turn it SO as to get a
particular reflection of the light; next the
finger begins to be placed under the line
read and there is a winking of the eye as
if to clear it, or a looking away at some
distant object to rest it; or the fingers are
pressed over the closed lids in the direc-
by straining.
Favor the failing sight as much as posi-
BILE. Looking into bright fire, especially
coal fire, is very injurious to the eyes.
Looking at molten iron will soon destroy
the sight; reading in the twilight is injur-
ious to the eyes, as they are obliged to
make great exertion. Reading or sewing
with side light injuries the eyes, as both
eyes should be exposed to an equal degree
of light. The reason is, the sympathy be-
tween the eyes is SO great that if the pupil
of one is dilated by being kept partially in
the shade, the one that is most exposed
cannot contract itself sufficiently for pro-
lection, and will ultimately be injured
Those who wish to preserve their eyesight
should observe the following rules, and
preserve the general health by correct
habits:
list. BY sitting in such position as will
allow the light to fall obliquely over the
shoulder upon the page or sewing
I'd. By not using the eyes for such pur-
poses by any artificial light.
3D.. By avoiding the special use of the
eyes in the morning before breakfast.
4th. Ry resting them for half minute
or so while reading or sewing, or looking
at small objects: and by looking at things
at distance, or up to the sky; relief is i'm
mediately felt by so doing.
9Th. Never pick any collected matter
from the eyelashes or corners of the eyes
with the finger nails; rather moisten it
with the saliva and rub it away with the
ball of the finger.
9th. Frequently pass the ball of the fin
ger over the closed eyelids toward the nose;
this carries off an excess of water into the
nose itself by means of the little canal which
leads into the nostril from each inner cor
ner of the eye, this canal having tendency
to close up in consequence of the slight in
flamation which attends weakness of eyes.
It'll. Keep the feet always dry and warm,
so as TO draw any excess of blood from the
other end of the body.
Sth. Use eyeglasses at first, carried in
the vest pocket attached to a guard for
they are instantly adjusted to the eye with
little trouble, whereas, if common specta-
Giles are used such a process is required to
get them ready that to save trouble the eyes
are often strained to answer a purpose.
9th. Wash the eyes abundantly every
morning. If cold water is used let it be
tapped against the closed eyes with the
fingers, not striking hard against the balls
of the eyes.
10th. The moment the eyes feel tired,
the very moment you are conscious of an
effort to read or sew, lay aside the book or
needle, and take walk for an hour, or
employ yourself in some active exercise not
requiring the close use of the eyes.