By injury or otherwise pathogenic germs are introduced into the eye.
The trouble begins as a =suppurative choroiditis= and rapidly spreads
to all the eye structures. The vitreous chamber becomes filled with pus.
=Symptoms.=—Pain is severe and sight is lost early. The conjunctiva
and lids are much swollen. There is a mucopurulent discharge. The
cornea becomes gray and may slough. In about two weeks the inflammation
subsides and the globe passes into atrophy.
=Treatment.=—Elimination must be thorough. Spinal treatment for keeping
up strength. Cervical, upper dorsal and nasopharynx treatment for the
eye. Moist hot compresses to the eye. Operation, incision for drainage,
or evisceration may have to be performed.