History of Contact Lenses

Historical sketch implies altering eye optics by submerging the cornea in water

Glasses have been around for over 700 years, whereas contact lenses are a relatively new invention.  Contact lenses that cover your cornea have existed for over 60 years. The contact lens history and story: 1508: Leonardo da Vinci demonstrates the concept of contact lenses 1823: The British astronomer Sir John Herschel illustrates the practical lens […]