Filos make-up spectacles adapted for aphakic contact lens insertion
 Catalogue Number: 2427 Filos make-up spectacles adapted for aphakic contact lens insertion Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Spectacles, reversible Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c1975 Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Italy Publisher/Manufacturer: Filos SpA Description Of Item: Clear plastic framed Filos spectacles, saddle bridge, with high plus lenticular lenses which fold down to allow application of eye make-up. A comfort bridge has been attached to allow the frame to be worn up-side-down. This then means that the spectacle lens can fold up and away from the eye to allow insertion of a contact lens. Frame labelled 'FILOS' and 'C.01'. Lenses about +13 DS R&L. Arms scratch engraved 'R.KAYE' for owner. W: 127mm x H:44mm. How Acquired: Donated by Robert Kaye Optometrist Date Acquired: March 2014 Condition: Good but cracks in bridge Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 2 |