Timothy J Bowden (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. xli, 743 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour), portraits ; 26 cm. This work looks at the history of contact lenses which spans over almost 500 years. It is based on past historical works, scientific papers and journal articles. It looks at both the modern disposable lens as well as the hard and soft lenses that came before. Contents: Pre-contact lenses -- Development of scleral contact lenses -- Development of corneal lenses -- Development of disposable lenses -- Development of silicone hydrogel lenses -- Major lens manufacturers -- Research and regulation -- A chronology of various landmark optical and world events -- Bibliography -- English eye makers -- Article and papers by Dallos -- Awards and patents of Professor Otto Wichterle.…

Condition: Acceptable. Used - Acceptable. Dust cover damaged. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library with wear and barcode page may have been removed. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.…