CHAPTER LVIII

EYE DISEASES AND EYE ACCIDENTS IN RELATION TO INDUSTRIAL OCCUPATIONS. By SIMEON SNELL, F.R.C.S. (Edin.), _Ophthalmic Surgeon, Royal Infirmary; and Professor of Ophthalmology, University College, Sheffield_, 761

Diseases due to Occupations involving prolonged use or excessive strain of the Eyes, such as Nystagmus in Miners and others--Diseases due to Occupations involving the use of certain Poisonous Substances, such as Dinitrobenzol, Bisulphide of Carbon, Tobacco, Lead, etc.--Diseases due to Occupations involving exposure to excessive Light or Heat, or both, such as Burnishers, Steel Melters, Electric Welders, etc.--Exposure to Electric Light--Injuries or Accidents amongst Grinders, Iron and Steel Workers, Masons, Coal Miners, Weavers, etc.--Bursting of Water Gauges on Boilers.