Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-06-23
TO 4 LII THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT



selected to his superior Spectacles and Glasses
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy
and brilliant transparency suited precisely and ben
efciay to the wearer, according to the concavity
c0nvexity Of the eye. Very numerous are the i'll
effects caused to the precious organs of sight from
the commencement 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.
ment already obtained, and further solics the pat
ronage OF those that have not yet availed 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 be sup
piled with such that will improve their sight.
Circulars to be had gratis, at his office, No. 512,
eventh street, three doors from Odd-Felows' Hall,
Up stairs.
lnnumerable testimonials to be seen, and refer.
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort fiom his glasses
WILMINGTON, N. e., June 16, 1854.
To persons who have have had the sight Of their
eyes so impaired to require the use Of GLASSES,
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias az a suitable per-
son from whom to obtain such Glasses as they may
require, as he has suited me with pair Of Spectaces
for far and 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 o'clock at night till after day. during which
lime used but one light.
w. A. WALKER.
BROOKLYN ORrHoPARDIo INSTITUTION,
April, 1884
After most careful examination of Mr. J. Tobias's
Glasses, am enabled to testify that their hardness,
ci rness, polishing I'D exact optical shape, render
them particularly Secommendable to those whose
merely optical i'm arment OF the eyes in want Of
uch auxlares. A consider, moreover, Mr. Tobias
lly qualified to- determine the focus of the eye both
by his optal knowledge and experience, aud by
means ul II, tptometer. In addition, can further
state 4 at II. Tobias has supplied some Of my pa
tlents asa Asses, to their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUER, M. D.,
P.ysic an and Surgeon Berlin Member Of the Royal
Collt ge of Surgeons, England; Member of the Med
ical ociety 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. o. Institution.
Copy OF testimonial which appeared in the Daily
Ar erlcan Organ, May 2l 1866, from Judge v Ellis,
(laye edi. Org
al wing suffered for many years past with weak
ness u the eyes, and that defect of vsi IN which
suits Ir too co-.stant and intense use of these
sensitlv organs, were led to make trial OF To-
bass and improved discovery for the eyes, whose
name ais this article We saw them recommend
and ass Il be
pertinent We are more than pleased with the arti-
cle We read with less fatigue with these lens than
my we had ever tried before; and we see more dis
.nctly with them Without meaning to disparage the
claims uf others, who have made improvements ih
Spectacle Lens, we deem it but i tst to make the
above statement Mr.. Tobias resides seventh
street, opposite the National Inteligencer office"
LYNcnBuRa November I, 1854.
From an examination ot Mr. Iobiass Giasses and
from'h obser vatons and remarKs am convinced
that he is a shlful optician.
j. }. BLACKFoRD, MD
NORFOLK, VA, July 81, 1854.
In the experien, of even two years, have found
great difficulty in ~otanng Spectaces that were
actly adapted to the weakness of my sight This in
convenience Mr.. Tobias seems to have removed for
the present by the substitution for ME of better and
more suitable Classes They are clear chrystal-like
and comfortable to my eyes. would commend him
to those who, iom age or other iutrmity require
artificial aid in this way. J. j. SIAlKINS, M. b.
SIR The pair OF Spectacles you furnished me yes
erday are particularly satisfactory tc me. They are
very decidedly the best possess, and am the
of eight nine nars carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended to me on
ac cunt OF their professional 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 impro-
,ng the sight.
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL,
Professor of M. O., Louisville, Ky
WASHINGTON August s, 1855.
Having been for veal under the necessity of hav-
ing two sets OF glasses for use in the daylight
a-d one for lamplight Il procured one set frem Mr..
Tobias, which answered. both purposes have used
nis for several months, and find them excellent
EDWARD STUBBS.
OfDeparhnent of State.
PKTERsBURe, October 81, 1854
About Eve years ago. obtained from Mr. Tobias.
- Washington, pair Of Glasses for the Spectacles
v hch used and found them OF great assistanoe 70
my decaying vision; and my opinion OF him ia, that
he is sk,ltui in the preparation Of Glasses for eyes
not too far gone TO be benefited by such aid. u Eli
j. r. MAY. 4
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