Post-operative eye massage in cases of glaucoma.

Abstract

THE importance of regular massage after filtration operations for glaucoma is stressed by most authorities. The difficulty of implementing this advice is great in most cases, since few patients have the touch and understanding to carry out their instructions properly. In elderly patients with arthritic finger joints and a defective sense of touch, etc., to advise massage may mean endangering the eye. To avoid such risks and to make it easy for the most unintelligent to apply regular massage a simple and cheap appliancet has been devised, which has given satisfaction during the last few months.