Chian wine, or wine of the growth of the island of Chios, now Scio, is commended by Dioscorides, as affording good nourishment, fit to drink, less diluted to intoxicate, endued with the virtue of restraining defluxions, and a proper ingredient in ophthalmic medicines. Hence Scribonius Largus directs the dry ingredients in collyria for the eyes to be made up with Chian wine.