When the cornea is punctured, it is advisable to have professional advice.
After the removal of a foreign body—best done by turning the upper lid outwards and upwards with the fingers—insert a drop or two of castor oil daily for a few days, or as long as seems necessary. Severe injuries to the eyeball are liable to be followed by sympathetic inflammation in the sound eye.
BARENESS ROUND MARGINS OF EYES
It commonly happens that around the margins, through several causes, the hairy part becomes destitute of hair, giving the dog a very unsightly appearance.
In most instances the disease is of an eczematous nature, requiring constitutional treatment for its removal. (See Eczema.)
As an erythema it is seen in distemper, arising through the acrid discharge from the eyes scalding the surrounding areas.
Smear the part with a little Singleton's Golden Eye Ointment, or with a little vaseline, cold cream, or boracic acid ointment.