Jasper County Democrat, Volume 2, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 September 1899 — Care of the Eyes. [ARTICLE]

Care of the Eyes.

Up to 40 years of age, bathe the eyes twice daily with cold water. Avoid reading when lying down or when mentally and physically depressed. When the eyes are tired rest them by looking at objects from a distance. Old persons should avoid reading much by artificial light; be guarder as to diet, and avoid sitting up late at night. Avoid stimulants and drugs which affect the nervous system, especially when they are known to exert an injurious influence. After 50 years of age bathe the eyes morning and evening with water so hot that you would wonder how you would stand it; follow this with cold water, that will make them glow with warmth. Do not give up In despair when you are Informed that a cataract is developing; remember that In these days of advancing surgery It can be removed with little danger-to the vision.—Up-to-date.