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2 unnumbered pages, 41 pages, 1 unnumbered page, 1 unnumbered folded leaf of plates : illustrations (engraving) ; 19 cm (4to)

Disquisitio physico-mathematica de presbytis et myopibus ... / publicè ventilandam exhibit, & pro virili defendet, Johannes Jacobus Scheuchzer.

The structure of the eyes is explained by means of models and diagrams. The film also shows why and how common defects, diseases and injuries should be treated: long- and short- sightedness, astigmatism and squint; blepharitis, conjunctivitis and styes; grit and dirt. It is important that the eyes are not strained in reading or by close needlework, and above all that the children are kept happy and in good general health.

1 videocassette (VHS) (19 min.) : sound, black and white, PAL. 1 DVD (19 min.) : sound, black and white

Your children's eyes.

A propaganda film to encourage care of eyesight. The structure of the eye is shown though models and diagrams and an outline of eye defects and their correction is given.

1 film reel (10 min.) : sound, black and white, 16 mm

Vision : the structure of the eye.

The structure of the eyes is explained by means of models and diagrams. The film also shows why and how common defects, diseases and injuries should be treated: long- and short- sightedness, astigmatism and squint; blepharitis, conjunctivitis and styes; grit and dirt. It is important that the eyes are not strained in reading or by close needlework, and above all that the children are kept happy and in good general health. 4 segments.

Your children

1 encoded moving image (18.15 min.) : sound, black and white.

A propaganda film to encourage care of eyesight. The structure of the eye is shown though models and diagrams and an outline of eye defects and their correction is given. 1 segment.

1 encoded moving image (7.36 min.) : sound, black and white

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Hyperopia

Catalogue

Disquisitio physico-mathematica de presbytis et myopibus ... / publicè ventilandam exhibit, & pro virili defendet, Johannes Jacobus Scheuchzer.

Your children's eyes.

Vision : the structure of the eye.

Your children's eyes.

Vision : the structure of the eye.

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Hyperopia

Catalogue

Disquisitio physico-mathematica de presbytis et myopibus ... / publicè ventilandam exhibit, & pro virili defendet, Johannes Jacobus Scheuchzer.

Your children's eyes.

Vision : the structure of the eye.

Your children's eyes.

Vision : the structure of the eye.

Wellcome Collection

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