Optometer with 38 lenses, Europe, 1901-1930

Made:
1901-1930 in Europe
Optometer on pillar stand with 38 lenses Optometer on pillar stand with 38 lenses

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Optometer on pillar stand with 38 lenses
Science Museum Group Collection
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Optometer on pillar stand with 38 lenses
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Optometer on pillar stand with 38 lenses

Optometrists are trained to examine eyes and to prescribe visual aids, such as spectacles. This piece of equipment is called an optometer and has 38 rotating trial lenses on a stand. The patient was tested with each lens to determine the strength of spectacles required.

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A662652
Materials:
glass and metal
type:
optometer