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If pain is severe and not relieved by the use of local anesthetics, aspirin, or even the codeine compound referred to under Shock, should be used. Though the above-named methods may prove beneficial the most dramatic relief is obtained with the use of one of the many ophthalmic Cortisone preparations. As this steroid hormone inhibits inflammatory processes and fibrous tissue proliferation, it is a logical choice in such a condition where the main pathological reaction is inflammation of the cornea from a photochemical burn. With one or two applications of the ointment placed on the retracted lower eyelid, the symptoms are dramatically relieved in eight to ten hours. Though snow blindness is not seen frequently, when it does occur it can be |
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