No. 1. Super-acetate of lead (sugar
of lead) 2 dr.
Vinegar 2 to 4 oz.
Soft water 14 oz.
Mix.
No. 2. Sulphate of zinc 1½ dr.
Diluted sulphuric acid ½ dr.
Water 1½ pint.
3. Super-acetate of lead 2 dr.
Sulphate of zinc 5 scrup.
Water 1 pint.
Mix and strain through blotting paper.
In severe attacks of inflammation of the eye, it is often in so
irritable a state as to admit only of the application of warm water, or
milk and water; then dilute either of the above eye waters with an equal
quantity of warm water; but when the inflammation has abated, they may
be made stronger, and applied cold. Should the above formulæ be found
ineffectual, let one, two, or three ounces of tincture of opium be
added, or a larger proportion of vinegar to No. 1 than is directed. The
vinous tincture of opium (_vinum opii_), undiluted, has often done good,
applied by means of a small camel hair pencil brush, or squeezed into
the inner corner of the eye, by means of a small bit of clean sponge. A
solution of the extract of belladonna, in white wine, or diluted spirit,
may also be tried. _Vide_ BLAINE, PERCIVALL, and WHITE.
EYRE, _s. obs._ In Forestry, the court of justice itinerant.
EYRY, _s._ The place where birds of prey build their nests and
hatch. _Vide_ AËRIE.
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