Worms in the eyes and lacrimal ducts may cause inflammation, in which case the eyes may be syringed with an antiseptic, such as a weak solution of coal-tar stock dip, and iodoform ointment applied if the condition is severe.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
Carbolized vaseline or iodoform ointment will be found well suited to this work.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
In order so far as possible to prevent such an unfortunate complication, the wound should be carefully cleansed with a mild solution of carbolic acid, then dusted over with iodoform before the bandages are applied, and cleansed and dressed daily in the same way.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler