major studio 1: project 1
case studies
study 1
Telescope
The objective lens of a telescope is similar to a contact lens in both shape and function
study 2
Microscope
The objective lenses of a microscope are also similar to a contact lens in both shape and function
study 3
Color of contact lenses
Modern soft contacts have a blusish tint so they're more visible in saline solution or if dropped
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How to get contacts
In order to obtain contact lenses, people must have an eye exam first
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Inside out
In order for a contact lens to properly stick to and remain on the cornea, it must be flipped the right way. Here is what an inside out contact looks like
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The right way
A contact lens flipped the right way
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In solution
A contact lens floating in saline solution in a contact lens case. Contacts can never be put in water because that can cause an infection in the eye of the wearer.
study 8
Unopened contacts
Before contact lenses are used, they are shipped in small, air-tight containers containing saline solution and the prescription on the front.
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Prescription
Every box of contact lenses contains a prescription with three values
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Contact care
Contact lenses require a very specific care regimen that includes saline solution and a case.
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Flexibility
Modern contact lenses that bring more oxygen to the eye and retain more moisture are extremely flexible (and sometimes rip a little too easily).
study 12
Touching eye
Contact lens wearers must be able to touch their eye...like so. Some people actually have a fear of touching their eye, and therefore cannot wear contacts.
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In eye
A contact lens being worn
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Diamter
The diameter of my contact is 1.4 cm..it is slightly larger than my cornea, and rests on the scleral portion of my eye.
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Description
Contact lenses feels: wet, squishy, gooey, lightweight, and sticky
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Filled with Saline
This is a contact lens filled with saline solution. Some people fill their contacts with solution before putting them in.
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Process
How to put in contacts:
1. Take contact out of saline solution
2. Place contact in palm
3. Rinse with saline solution so no dirt or lint is on contact
4. Put contact on finger tip (make sure flipped right way)
5. Pull back lower and upper eyelids
6. Place contact on cornea
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Comparative
Size of contacts compared to glasses...
study 19
Colored
Unlike regular contacts, colored contacts have a band of color over the iris to give the wearer the appearence of different colored eyes
study 20
Taking them out
Contacts must be pinched in order to be removed
study 21
Plastics
Types of plastics for contacts
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Brands
Different contact brands include:
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Websites
Various websites to order contact lenses from:
1800contacts.com
discountcontactlenses.com
visiondirect.com
allaboutvision.com
lens.com
justlenses.com
lensshopper.com
shipmycontacts.com
coastalcontacts.com
contactlensking.com
the list goes on. . .
study 24
Saline
Brands of saline solution and different types of solution
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Irritation
What happens when you wear contacts for too long.