Intra-ocular Lenses in Vials
 Catalogue Number: 3923 Intra-ocular Lenses in Vials Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Artificial eyes, facial prosthesis Designer/inventor: Bruce Workman Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1978 Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Publisher/Manufacturer: OPSM Contact Lens Department Description Of Item: Two sealed glass vials, one screw capped glass vial and a plastic stoppered white plastic tube containing sample intra-ocular lenses made from HEMA for Dr. Ronald Parker by Bruce Workman of OPSM Contact Lens Department. OPSM Contact Lens Dept. Business Card. Historical Significance: Bruce Workman was asked to investigate the manufacture intra-ocular lenses by Melbourne ophthalmologist Dr. Ronald Parker. Several patients were successfully fitted. The venture was discontinued because it needed greater detailed study. How Acquired: Donated by Bruce Workman Date Acquired: 20-4-2019 Condition: Good Location: Archive Office. Cabinet One Drawer 16 |