PLATE NO. XIIb Late stage of resolution.

The earlier vascular injection above and below the cornea has practically disappeared; the solid white oedema has been absorbed, and the conjunctiva in the palpebral aperture now shows definite injection, often of a bright violet tint. The entire picture has changed, so that the parts which were red in the acute stage are now white and the part which was formerly white is now red. This drawing would illustrate equally well the condition that may follow immediately on a very slight exposure to the irritant gas, when only a slight central band of red injection develops instead of the bloodless state of white oedema that is caused by the more severe burns.

At this stage atropine and shades should be abandoned. Astringent drops should be instilled and photophobia combated with cold douching, &c., while fresh air and occupation will help to restore the general health of the individual and mitigate any tendency to neurasthenia.

Plate XII.