Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-06-14
TO Ill THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT
uXTISHE ES to call the attention of all q

selected TO his superio- SDectacles and Glasses,
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy,
and brilliant transparency, suited precisely and ben
efcally to the wearer, according TO the concavy or
convexity of the eye. Very numerous are the III
effects caused to the precious organs Of sight from
the of using glasses in not being pre-
cisely suited by the 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. E
ment already obtained and further solicits the pat
ronage of ose that have not yet ayailed themselves
of his aid.
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
The glasses in use and stating how many inches they
can read this print with their spectacles can be sup
piled with such that win improve their sight.
Circulars to be had gratis, at his Office, No. 5l2,
evenh street, three doors from odd-Felows' Hall,
innumerable testimonials to be seen, and refer
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses.
WILMINGTON, N. g., June 49, 1854.
To persons who have have had the sight of their
eyes so impaired as to require the use OF GLASSES,
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias as suitable per-
son from whom to obtain such Glasses as they may
require he has suited me with pair of Spectacles
for far and near sight. My sight has been impaired
very much by service OF years III the Post Office
Department, which berth required me to be on duty
from IL o'clock at night till after day during which
lime used but one light
w. A. WALKER.
BROOKLYN ORTHopARDlc INsrIruTIoN,
April, 1854.
After most careful examination of Mr.. j. Tobass
Glasses am enabled to testify that their hardness,
c rness polishing nd exact optical shape, render
them particularly n,commendable to those whose
merely optical i'm aTment OF the eyes are IN want OF
uch auxiliaries consider, moreover, Mr.. Tobias
,ully qualified to determine the focus of the eye both
by his opsf.h knowledge and experience, aud by
means q, Lti tptometer. In addition, can further
state 4 az r. Tobias has supplied some of my pa
tients yi.l q asses to their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUER, NJ. d.,
P.ysic an and Surgeon, Berlin Member of the Royal
Collt ge of Surgeons, England; Member of the Med
ical ocety of London, and Of the Pathological So
ciety Of New York; late Surgeon Of the Royal Or,
thopS,dic Institution OF Manchester, England, and
Surgeon of the B. 0. Institution.
Copy of testimonial which appear ed in the Daily
An erican Organ, May 81 1855. from Judge Y. Ellis,
(Ia.e edi,or:) II
az aving suffered for many years past with weak
ness If the eyes, and that defect OF vision Whlcn re-
suits frm too constant and intense nse OF these
sensitiy, organs we were led to make trial OF To-
biass and improved discovery for the eyes, whose
name h uls this article. We saw them recommend
ed by sundry gentlemen of Virginia, whom we know,
and theI efore had less hesitation in making the ex.
pertinent We are more than pleased with the arti-
Gle We read with less fatigue with these lens than
INV we had ever tried before; and we see more dis
.incty with them. Without meaning to disparage the
claims ,f others, who have made improvements In
Spectacle Lens we deem it but Just to make the
above statement Mr.. Tobias resides on Seventh
street. opposite the National Intelligencer Office
LYNonBuRa November I, 1884
From On examination of Mr.. Tobias's Glasses, and
from his obses vatons and remarks, am convinced
80 = : J. j. BLAoKFoRD, M. D. !.
NORFOLK, VA, July 81, 1854.
In the experien Of even two years, have found
great difficulty in .btaning Spectacles that were ex
.lr..n. a&r.x. 49, 80. g..
convenience Mr. Tobias seems to have removed for
The present by The substitution for of better and
more suitable Glasses. They are clear, chrystal-ike,
apd comfortable to my eyes. would commend him
10 those who fiom age or other infirmity, require
artificial aid In this way. j. j. SIMKINS, M. ID.
SIR: The pair of Spectacles you furnished me yes
erday are particularly satisfactory to me. They are
very decidedly the best possess, and am the owner
)t eight or nine pars carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended to me on
ac cunt OF herprofessona standing in France, Eng.
lad, and the United States have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions on the treatment
OF The eyes, for the purpose of preserving and mpro
' ng the sight.
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL,
Professor of M. c., Louisville KY
WAsHrNeroS August 8, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity OF hav-
ing two sets of glasses one for in the daylight
ad one for lamphght Il procured set fram Mr.
Tobias which answered both purposes have used
nis for several months, and find them excellent
EDWARD STUBBS
-t 0fDepartmept of State.
PsrRRsBURa, October 81, 1884.
About FIVE years ago. obtained from Mr.. Tobias,
n Washington, pair Of Glasses for the Spectacies
which used and found them OF great assistance TO
my decaying vision; and my opinion OF him is, that
he is skiltuln the preparation OF Glasses for eyes
not too far goneto be benefited by such aid.
ttr J. +. MAY.
See, for mere testin,onaly the Evening Star.
Aug 15--ly
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