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  • Collection: Ophthalmology

HMS Artifacts November W#-3131.jpg
Glass screw on handle, fitted velvet case, leather covered metal.

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"Persistence of roundness"

Beebe binocular loupe.

Place for different lenses near nose piece and extension with 2 removable lenses on screw mechanism.

FUL-VVE 10.5 12KGF
(? Type of bifocal)
Missing one ear piece

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For insertion of measuring lenses. Includes various scales and locking screws
(missing one ear piece but seen in another box - to be reunited)

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In the original box.
Pat. Ap'DT for

CHIDSEY + PARTRIDGE, BOSTON.
Small note: Company existed from 1886-1900

Series of lenses by rotating the lower disk. The middle disk indicates the strength of the lens in the sight hole. The upper disk provides supplementary lenses when needed. Screw on ivory and metal handle.

Stamped on box: 2 cloth covered battery wires connect to probe.
(Rod is pressed upon sclerae after local anesthesia)

Old tag: Birge H MD. M-1976-022

Battery operated.

Used by Dr. St. John
Donated by Henry Birge M. 1976-023

For ophthalmic lens power measurement.

Old tag: Unknown m-1976 037 #42991

In fitted box.

Developed by Dr. John Mclean’s father
Used by Dr. Waite 1900-1930

Label: EB MEYROWITZ. New York, London, Paris.

Box label: E+S DANZ, 22 E. 42nd ST, New York.

(early contact lens makers)

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Inside cover: “Eye case PAR. 1914 M. MD 1917. G.P. Pilling + Son CO. Philadelphia. Contracted dated April 29, 1918.” Contains HMS card describing contents:  “Noye’s eyelid retractor, Jaeger’s iridectomy knife, Graefe’s cataract knife, Noye’s…

Repaired bridge.
Harvey + Lewis case
Insert: “1950’s following cataract surgery”

HMS-Artifacts-10-29 & 10-31 W#-3001.jpg
Gold bridge and ear pieces.

Spring Connecting bridge
Old tag: VAIL, H MS Pt 1976 - 076

HMS Artifacts November W#-31271.jpg
(used for heat treatment of scleritis)
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