BLEAR′-EYE

(blēre′-ī). Syn. Lippitu′do , L.; Cha ie , Lippitude , Fr. An exudation of a puri form matter from the margins of the eyelids, which are red, tumid, and painful; and frequently, during the night, glued together by the discharge. Treatm. Mild astringent collyria, as those of sulphate of zinc or alum (6 or 8 gr. to 1 oz. of water). An ointment formed of 1 part of the ointment of nitrate of mercury (Ph. L.), diluted with 11 parts of sweet washed lard, may be advantageously applied nightly, by means of a camel-hair pencil, the smallest quantity po ible only being used. Exce in eating and drinking should be avoided, and some aperient medicine taken.