Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-03-20
TO ALL THATvALUE THEIR SIGHT.


Glasses, carefully ground BY himself a true spher
ical accuracy, and brilliant transparency, suited pre-
cisely and benefcialy to the wearer, according 10
the concaviy convexty 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 precisely suited by the of an optome-
measure the focal disease Of the eyes, and such
glasses that are absolutely required will be furnished
with precision and satisfaction.
J. 7. acknowledges the very liberal encouragement
already Obtained and further solicits the patronage
of those that have not yet avaed 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 spectacles can be sup
piled with such that will improve their sight
Circulars to be had gratis, at his Office, No. 5l2
Seventh street. three doors from Odd Fellows Hall,
up stairs.
Innumerable testimonials to he seen, and refer
ences given 10 many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses.
WILMINGTON N. c., June 1s, 1854.
To persons who have had the sight of their eyes
so impaired as TO require the of Glasses would
recommend MF-John Tobias as suitable person
from whom to obtain such Glnsses they NAV re-
quire as he has suited me with pair Of Spectaces
for far and near sight My sight has been impaired
very much by service of years in the Post Office
Department, which berth required me 10 be ON duty
from IL o'clock at night till utter day, during which
time used but one light
w. A. WALKER
BROOKLYN onrHoPARDrc INSTITUTION,
April, 1884
After most careful examination of Mr. j. Tobias's
Glasses, am enabled to testify that their hardness
clearness, polishing, and exact optical shape render
them particularly recommeudabs to those whose
merely optical impairment of the eyes 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
means OF his optome'er. In addition can further
state, that Mr. Tobias has supplied some of my pa
lhatr
LOUIS BAUER, NJ. d..
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin; Member of the
Royal College Of Surgeons, England; Member Of
the Medical cicty Of London and of the Pathology
ical Society Of New York !; late Surgeon Of lie
Royal 0rthop@dic Institution of Manchester Eng
land, and Surgeon Of the ID. o. Institution.
Copy Of a testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May 81, 1885, Rom Judge v. Eilii,
Qate editor: y
Having suffered for many years past with weak
ness Of the eyes, and that defect OF vision which
results from too constant and intense use Of these
sensitive organs, were led 10 make trial of To-
bass and improved discovery for the eyes,
whose name heads this article. We saw them re.
know, and therefore had less hesitation in maxi
ing the experiment We are more than pleased with
the article. We read with less fatigue with these
lens than anywe bad ever tried before; and we
more distinctly with them. Without meaning 10
disparage the clsims OF others who have made i'm
provements in Spectacle Lens deem IL but just 10
make the above statement Mr.. Tobias resides
Seventh street. opposite the National Inteliigepcer
Office"
LrScHBURo Nov. l, 1854
From an examination Of Mr.. Tobinss Glasses,
and from his observations and remar ks am con.
WINGED that he is a skilfu optician.
J. J. BLAckroRD, NJ. ID.
NoRroLk, VA, July ~, 1854.
In the experience Of even two years, / have found
great difficulty IN obtaining Spectscles that were
exactly adapted TO the weakness OF nv sight This
Inconvenience Mr.. Tobias seems TO have removed
for the present by The substitution for Of better
and more suitable Glasses. They are clear crystal
like. and comfort able 10 my eyes would com
mend him to those who from age or other inarmity.
require artificial aid in this way,
SIR: The pair Of spectacles you furnished me yes-
terdny particularly satisfactory TO me- They are
very decidedly the best possess and am the owner
feght or nine pairs carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended ~ me on sc-
count of their professional standing in France Epo-
bnd 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 mprov-
ing the sight :.
Respectfully yours, CpAs. CALDWELL,
Professor ofM. C., Louisville, Ky.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity Of hav.
ing two sets OF gassesone for use in the daylight
and one for lamp ight,i procured one set from Mr..
Tobas which answered both purposes. I have used
hisfor several months and find them excellent
EDwAp Srupns,
OfDepartment of State
PrrrRsRURa, October n. 1854
About five years ago. obtained from Mr. Tobias,
which used, and found them of great Assistance
TO my decaying vision; and my opinion of him 10
that he is sk,lful IN the preparation Of glasses for
eyes not too TAR gone 70 be benefited BY such aid.
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