DISEASE OF THE LACHRYMAL GLAND AND DUCTS. DACRYO-ADENITIS.
Even in man these parts are remarkably free from disease, while in the lower animals, we have literally no record of such conditions. Inflammation of the gland (dacryo-adenitis) would be manifested by a sensitive swelling under the outer part of the orbital process, and upper eyelid and by lachrymation, and obstruction of the gland duct and by a tense transparent rounded swelling inside the lid. A fistula is possible from a penetrating wound of the lid in the same situation. In both of the latter conditions an opening made through the palpebral conjunctiva will allow the discharge of the tears in the proper place, and healing of any external wound may be hastened by suture or plaster.