PHYSIOLOGY OF THE EYE

prolonged in the presence of protein starvation, the infant tending to drift into a dystrophic state. Under this type of feeding also, lowered resistance of the infant results frequently in secondary complications, such as delayed healing of an ulcerated colon and secondary infections of the skin, ears and respiratory or urinary tract. Dysentery is to some extent a self-limited disease, and, as one of the objectives of treatment is to maintain, as far as possible, the state of nutrition of the victim, adequate Calories must be given. "B.M.S." admirably fulfils the dietetic indications in these cases. 4. In cases of malnutrition or dystrophy and of chronic fat dyspepsia. "B.M.S." is a satisfactory food to use for fairly long periods in these cases. I have found it, perhaps, the food of choice to start with, being of low fat and carbohydrate content and unlikely to give rise to fermentative troubles. Its high protein content is most easily digested and tolerated. The food value can be advanced by the steady addition of mixed sugars and cereals, and extra foods other than milk are added to the diet at the earliest possible time compatible with the child's age. 5. In cases of milk allergy. The food can be given for long periods to young infants with milk intolerance or dermatitis. In these cases, too, foods other than milk are added as early as possible, in order to limit the milk intake. 6. In cases of certain other diseases, in which a food of high protein and low fat content is desirable, such as congenital steatorrhoea with pancreatic defect, creliac disease, liver disorders and nephrosis.