Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-01
TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT.

W suffer with defective sight, caused by age,
sickness, and particularly from glasses injudiciously
selected to his superior Spectaces and Glasses
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy
and brilliant Transparency suited precisely and ben
etciay to the wearer according to the concayity or
convexty of the eye. Very numerous are the i'll
effects caused to the precious organs of sight from
the of using glasses in not being pre-
csey suited, by the use Of an optometer; and the
practice of many years enables him to measure the
focal disease of the eyes and such glasses that are
absolutely required will be furnished with precision
and satisfaction.
]. I. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained, and further socits the pat
ronage of those that have not yet awaited themselves
| of his aid.
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the glasses in use, and stating how many inches they
read this print with their specaees can be sup
piled with such that will improve their sight
Innumerable testimonials to be seen, and refer
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses.
Circulars to be had gratis, at his Office, No. 512
Seventh street. three doors from Odd-Fellows Hall,
up stairs.
Copy of testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May 81, 1885, from Judge Ellis,
late editor;)
"ToBIASCoPIc SPECTACLE LENS
Having suffered for many years past with weak
of the eyes, and that defect of vision which re-
suits from too constant and intense use of these
sensitive organs, were led to make trial Of To-
biass and improved discovery for the eyes, whose
name heads this article. We saw them recommend
ed by sundry gentlemen of Virginia, whom we know,
and therefore had less hesitation in making the
pertinent We are more than pleased with the arti-
Gle. We read with less fatigue with these lens than
any we had ever tried before and we see more dis
tinctly with them Without meaning TO dsparage the
| claims of others, who have made improvements in
Spectacle Lens, we deem it but jnst TO make the
| above statement Mr.. Tobias resides on Seventh
street. opposite the National Intellgencer Office"
WASHINGTON, August g. 1858.
Having been for years under the necessity of hav-
ing two sets OF gasses.one for use in the daylight,
and one for lamplght-I procured one set from Mr..
Tobias, which answered both purposes. / have used
his for several months, and find them excellent
EDWARD STUBBS
OF Dcpartment of State.
BROOKLYN ORrmoPARpIc INSTITUTION,
After most careful examination of Mr. j. Tobass
Glasses, am enabled to testify that their hardness,
cearness polishing and exact optical shape, render
them particularly recommendable TO those whose
merely optical impairment of the eyes are In want OF
such auxiliaries. | consider moreover, Mr.. Tobias
fully qualified to determine the focus of the eye both
by his optical knowledge and experience, and by
inca ms Of his optometer. In addition, can further
state that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some of my pa
tients with Glasses. TO their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUER, NJ. d.,
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin; Member OF the Royal
College of Surgeons, England Member of the Med
ical Society Of London, and of the Pathological So
ciety fNew York late Surgeon Of the Royal Or
thopedic Institution Of Manchester, England, and
surgeon OF the Is. ". INSTITUTION.
NORFOLK, Va July ~, 1854.
In the experience Of even two years, have found
great difficulty in obtaining Spectacles that
actly adapted 10 the weakness of my sight This in
convenience Mr.. Tobias seems 10 have removed for
the present by the substitution for me Of better and
more suitable Glasses. They are clear, cbrystake,
and comfortable TO my eyes. would commend him
| to those who, from age other n6rmty, require
artificial aid in this way. J. J. SIMKINS, M. ID.
WILnISGroS, N. c., June IS, 1854.
To rl1fh avp has Ind he a0bto IF
eyes so impaired to require the Of Glnsses j
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias a suitable per-
son from whom to obtain such Glasses as they may
require he has suited with pair Of Spectacles
for far aud near sight. Ny sight has been impaired
very much by service Of years in the Post Office
Department which berth required me TO be on duty
from IL o'clock at night till after day, during which
time used but one light
Sra: The pair Of Spectacles you furnished me yes
terday particularly satisfactory TO me- They are
very decidedly the best possess. and the owner
OF eight OF nine pairs carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended to me on
account OF their professional standing in France Eng
land and the United States Ihave been also pleased
with your remarks and directions on the treatment
Of the eyes, for the purpose Of preserving and impro
wing the sight.
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL,
Professor Of NJ. G., Louisville, KY.
LrNoHBuRG November 7, 1854.
From examination of Mr.. Tobias's Glasses and
| from his observations and remarks, am convinced
that he is a skilful optician
J. J. BLACKBOARD, NJ ID.
PETERSBURG, October 81, 1854.
| About five years ago, obtained from Mr.. Tobias,
in Washington, pair of Glasses for the Spectacles
which used and found them Of great assistance to
my decaying vision and my opinion Of him is, that
he is sku in the preparation Of Glasses for eyes
not too far gone to be benefited by such aid.
JF MAY.
See, for more testimonials, the Evening Star.
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