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Who invented the soft contact lens?
Soft contact lenses were a big invention in the field of contact lenses. It dates back to 1959-60 when Otto Wichterle and Drahoslav Lim first developed soft lenses. These were much better than earlier versions of lenses which were very hard for the eyes. Being first lenses to allow oxygen permeability to the eyes, they soon become quite popular. However, you would be surprised to know that a lot of names are linked with the invention of first contact lenses. There is no single name you can attribute the invention of contact lens. From 1500 to 2000 a lot of research and development has taken place in the field and several names are associated with the development of contact lenses. Some of the prominent names are: Leonardo da Vinci(For conceptualostaion in 1508) René Descartes(1636) Thomas Young (1801) Sir John Herschel(1845) Adolf Eugen Fick (1887) Louis J. Girard (1887) William Feinbloom (1936, introduced plastic lenses) Otto Wichterle and Drahoslav Lim (developed soft lenses in 1960s which got approved in 1970 by FDA).
Who is generally credited with the invention of bifocals?
Benjamin Franklin is credited with developing bifocal glasses in 1784. Some historians dispute this claim and it is possible that others were independently developing bifocal lenses around this time.
What country is credited with the invention of the toothbrush?
China is credited with the invention of the toothbrush.
How did the invention of soft plastic material change contact lenses?
the pliable, hydrophilic material absorbed tears rather than shedding them, as did hard contact lenses, and virtually eliminated any sensation of the eyelid passing over the lens.
Who invented vulcanization of rubber and bifocal glasses?
Charles Goodyear is credited with discovering vulcanization of rubber, Benjamin Franklin with the invention of bifocal lenses.
What is amara lenses?
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Who invented the contact lenses?
Leonardo DiVinci is frequently credited with introducing the idea of contact lenses in his 1508.René Descartes proposed another idea in 1636, in which a glass tube filled with liquid is placed in direct contact with the cornea.You can see the Contact Lenses history here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contact_lensIf you are interested in Buying contact lenses i can suggest you one good site: http://namebrandcontactlens.com this is my favorite site to buy all kind of contact lenses.
What is the difference between bifocal and multifocal contact lenses?
The difference between bifocal and multifocal contact lenses is that biofocal contact lenses do not provide so many different angles as multifocal contact lenses do. Biofocal contact lenses do not allow the user to see as good as with multifocal contact lenses.
Does aishawarya wear contact lenses?
No she does no wear contact lenses.
Who was the inventor of contact lenses?
Leonardo da Vinci is frequently credited with introducing the general principle of contact lenses however, did not suggest his idea be used for correcting vision. Modern soft contact lenses were invented by the Czech Chemists Otto Wichterle and Drahoslav Lim.
Is contact lenses fashionable?
Yes, we are selling fashionable contact lenses at www.lensvision.co.uk. if you have valid prescription you can wear color contact lenses. we have multiple color contact lenses at lowest price in the world.
Can you die from contact lenses?
Yes, you could die from contact lenses by not puting them in right
