Ogden Standard-Examiner | 1920-12-11 | Page 3 | Uncle Sam

4- Uncle Sam, M. D. 4 TRACHOMA. Trachoma Is some! lines spoken of as true grp.nulated lids II Is :i disease which usuallv makes ifelf l nown by redness, Itching and Watering Of the eyelids. It Is very "catching " Tho watery discharge dis-charge from eyes which have trachoma is eaallj transferred to towels, wash clotlis. sponges or bed clothing and from door knobs, street car straps, etc.. and so may easily find Us way to the eves of other people. Trachoma frequently appears In 'schools factories and crowded living j rooms. It commonly spreads from the j ore of Mr to other members of the I fa mil) and among those who associate Closely anil handle the same utensils, hooks or clothing. It i dangerous to the eyesight. If ne-I ne-I gbted It may cause partial or total I blindness. 'f foreigners have this dlr.- ease, they are barred from entering this ; country. It i-i not easy lo tell when eye-- have trachoma, however, especially in its first I stages. Vou may have It and not know-It know-It or the person fitting next to OU at your work may have It and neither ho nor voq know it. The onlv safety from It Is to keep the cve clean. N'eer touch the eses with dirty hands or use a towel or cloth used by anv one else. If there is the slightest Indication of .-nix of the symptoms of trachoma consult con-sult an eye specialist at once Home treatment for trachoma without expert advice is very dangerous both for you and those ahout you. oo