This disease is due to a paralysis of the 5th cranial nerve. The cornea
becomes slightly cloudy. The epithelium gradually sloughs away. An
ulcer may or may not form. Pain and lachrymation are absent because of
paralysis of the trigeminus. There is usually ciliary injection.
=Treatment.=—The most important treatment for this unfortunate
condition is manipulation to restore the integrity of the 5th cranial
nerve and the blood supply to the eye. Cervical, spinal, nasal,
nasopharynx treatment should be given. Spring the inferior maxilla.
A drop of atropine (1%) should be used locally because of the ciliary
injection. Warm compresses used locally will help. The healing usually
leaves some opacity of the cornea. Keep the eye bandaged to protect the
cornea.