Cased set of Omega PMMA Contact Lenses
 Catalogue Number: 3863 Cased set of Omega PMMA Contact Lenses Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Contact lenses and accessories Corporation: Omega Contact Lens Ltd Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1960s Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Publisher/Manufacturer: Omega Contact Lens Ltd Description Of Item: Green textured vinyl covered metal snap hinged case with padded white satin lining containing 26 PMMA trial contact lenses secured on individual recesses by red plastic plugs with serrated edges. Each recess has the BCOR and power of the contained lens engraved below. BCOR range is 6.9 to 8.5 in 0.1 steps with 0.05 steps between 7.4 and 8.3. The top edge of the container is engraved 'OVERALL DIA. 9.2 O.Z. 7 mm' and 'OMEGA CONTACT LENS LTD' Temporary storage Box A Historical Significance: Omega Contact Lens Ltd was founded by Gunther Wingate a pioneer in contact lens development. How Acquired: Donated by Ian Bailey Date Acquired: 14/10/2019 Condition: Good Location: Archive Room. East wall Unit 5 Cupboard |