Wichita eagle., 1888-02-09
DEFECT OF VISION.

FACTS FOR THE CONSIDERATION
OF PARENTS AND GUARDIANS.
A Most Common and Disasreeabie De-
formity-Remedy for "Cross Eye
Cause of Awkwardpess in Children
Use of Spectacles-Good Rules.
By far the most varied and frequent dis
orders of the eyes, those giving rise to the
eravest complaints, are those depending
upon defect of visioD A few of these dis
orders may, with advantage, be brought to
the attention of each parent and guardian:
"Cross eye" is most common and dis
agreeable deformity, and is the result of de-
fective vision. 1t is usually found in but one
eye, and is not noticed till the child reaches
an age at which intelligent observation
begins, say over 1-2 years. Every conceiv-
able device has been tried for its correction,
binding up the straight eye, binding up the
squirting eye, wearing OF patches and
shades, compelling vision through small
holes in black disks, ETC., but none are sue
cessful, for none embrace the correction OF
the cause. ''Cross eye" depends upon defec-
tive vision and the existence of greater de-
feet in one eye than in the other When
long reelected the squirting eye loses sharp
ness of vision, even to the point of blindness,
after which, even though Strengthened, sight
cannot be restored. The remedy for cross
eye lies in the correction of the vision by
means Of glasses, and where this can be per-
fectly done and the child is not too old, the
eyes become straight. If the squint is too
confirmed, the glasses must be assisted by op-
Grafton. A cross eyed child over 10 years of
age is a constant reproach to its parents
What mother can excuse herself for allowing
her child to become blind in an eyes The de-
forInity itself is too hideous to be neglected
What mother is prepared to accept the just
ceusure her neglect or penuriousness will re-
ceive from her cross eyed child in later yearsl
The fact that it is only "cross eye" does
not restore vision when the child becomes an
adult
AWKWARD CHILDREN
Eye strain and imperfect vision are not al
ways accompanied by manifest conditions,
such as spoken of above. The eye gives no
external sign of many of its worst troubles.
For instance: A boy is noticed constantly
blinking his eyelids. demonstrate with him
and he SAYS he cannot help it." but that it is
worse upon use OF the eyes; yet his eyes show
no evidence of weakness. After time his
whole face works in unison with the eyelids,
and later on his shoulders and even his arms
are in motion. Punishment avails nothing
i'll breaking the so called habit it grows
worse. Examination of his eyes reveals de-
feet; correct it by proper glasses; and behold,
in few days he has forgotten to blink his
eyes and shrug his shoulders Another child
buries the side OF his head into his book and
looks at you with head and neck awry. He
grows actually lopsided. Why! Because he
is finding the most comfortable way of see
ing. Straighten his vision, allow him to see
in all directions equally, and, if not already
too long neglected he will carry himself erect
and look squarely at everything.
Here approaches girl with handsome,
soft eyes; her gait is awkward and her step
hesitating and uncertain. You are moved to
pity by the thought Of what a clumsy, un-
calmly woman she will become Yes, pity
herl The girl cannot see beyond the length
Of her own arm-how then can she know
where she is walking. or upon whati Can
you wonder she is timid. nervous. pale and
excitables Adopt the means of letting her
see; correct her near sightedDess and watch
the change! young woman may be con-
Epicuous for apparent ignorance. Her parents
say she always had sore eyes when studying
or going to school, so they put her to work
The sore eyes we're not the result Of study,
but of bad vision, and her parents must re-
ceire the blame for not having had her eyes
put in condition for use. And now, though
the vision may be good, it msy be too late
for her to gain all that was lost to her in the
opportunities of childhood.
USE or sPECTAcLEs
Let every mother lay aside her prejudice
against spectacles and remember that il her
childs welfare, comfort and happiness can
be advanced by wearing them it is her i'm
perative duty to provide them No child,
however, should be allowed TO select the
glasses to correct its own defect, for oft
times those furnishing temporary relief will
produce a vast amount Of harm to the eye.
The corrections, particularly with children.
must be left to the competent special physi-
clan
How frequent are the following expires
sior,s: Il get sleepy if | read" Il cannot
thread needle at night" Il never read-it
gives me headache" Sewing by hand
makes ny temples pain etc. Not one CT
taese expressions contains an ailusion 20 the
eyes, yet each one of them indicates that
there is some trouble with one or both eyes
vhich needs attention Constant haAdache,
boring pain in the top, back or side of the
bead, with regular sick headache once or
txice a week, are not infrequent symptoms
Every doctor il the neighborhood exhausts
himself upon the cas-. In sheer despair ,
specialist is consulted Inquiry eiicits the
fact that there is never pain in the eyes. and
YES, will wear glasses, bet know il win do
10 good But what Is tie sats2action TO
the former sufferer when WEEKS after weeks
pass by and no sick headachsi Friends may
call it affectarioa, but glasses mean comfort
and they are worn
Good rules 10 observe are. Use the eyes
freely; DO not abuse them: always have
plenty OF light, but, when possible. avoid =
glare: If possible have the ESht falling over
ne shoulder OF from behind; Rad but LITTLE
or act a. ali in the lying position; avoid
reading BY twilight inability to Use tbs
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