Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-04
TAKE CARE OF YOUR EYKs.

The advice of q Famous Oculist-The
Wide Spread of Visual Weakness.
DR.. George S. Norton, of the New York
Opthalmic College, a well known authority
upon that subject of medical practice,
says:
1T is rare that specialist finds per
feet eye. In nearly every instance some
defect il found. The most common COM
plants are myopia and hypermytropia, or
near and far-sightedness, as they are conf
monty called. The former is increasing
but the latter is not, although the latter ia
far more prevalent just at present. The
care OF the eyes is far more important than
most men realize. The improper use Of
ewes which are weak results in variety OF
complaints. It often causes headaches,
depression and sometimes nervous prostra-
ton. These can generally be remedied If
not cured by the use Of glasses. In the
purchase of glasses the sufferer cannot be
too careful. The use of glasses that are
improperly adjusted to the eye is often
times more injurious than helpful. Au-
other common complaint Is called astig.
matism, which consists Of the irregular
curvature of the cornea. Ia such cases
one part of the eye may be myopic while
the other is hypsrmytrOpic. To aid this,
glasses must he used with lenses specially
ground for the purpose"
"How should the eyes be taken care
off"
That depends entirely upon eircum-
stances. Each mans eyes differ from
those of his fellow. No two pairs are
alike. Here are few simple directions in
case of accident which it would be well to
follow: When eiuder or any foreign sub
stance gels into the eve, never rub the eye.
Wait q moment, then gently open ana
close the lid; the tears which follow this
operatiou will usually wash ont the in
trudipg substance. However, should 1t
refuse to 20. turn up the lid under which
the substance is and remove it with soft
1t the substance becomes
imbedded in the cornea or eyeball, go to
physician Immediately. In bathing the
ey,s il makes no material difference, as
has been alleged, whether they are rubbed
toward the nose or from it. 1t Is ipJu-
dieious, however, to allow water 70 enter
the eve, as this act may engender DIS
ease. 1t should never be allowed except
under skilled advice. Do not use the
ewes after they are tired. They should be
rested, If only for q moment. Avoid the
nse of the eyes while travelling IN a rail-
Uay carriage or in q poor light. Do not
woyk with the head bent low. Use a
slopipg desk when writing. Never allow
the light to shine in your eyes while work
inc. Let il come over the left shoulder,
II possibla. II this cannot he accomplished
wear a shade. Avoid the use OF colored
glasses unless under competent advice,
except when exposed to bright light, sucn
a. the glare OF the sun upon snow OF
water. Then they may be used with
great benefit. London smoked glasses, or
nine. are the only eolors that should ne
worn under these circumstances. AVOID
holding a book, when reading, too near
tha eve. "a thu nearer it Ia held the
grsster the strain. On the other hand, DO
not hold it too far away, as then the strain
IA eyen greater. Contsgion Is the most Ter
tils eause of the spread OF internal dis'
eases. especially granular lids. inns Is
most generally the case in public institu-
TONS where children live aud sleep TO
Setber, and often wash themselves in the
same water. Isolation Is the only known
msthod for presenting the spread o. tnis
d;ssase, A normsl eye should be periectiy
strono and not become easily tired. i,
shonIS mt REQUIRE the use Of glasses until
~ ass If forty or forty-five has beer
reached. BY the use Of proper glass;,
thew should remain strong INDIE hnitsiy. =
s.r-siVbted man requires glasses for read
inc mneh earlier than man who is near
s;ehtsd when q person does not neea
sIssses for reading at fifty years OF age, y
49, conclusively that he must nave
hen near.sighted in his youth"