Abstract: There is disclosed an anamorphic lens system for increasing the field of view for patients or persons having tunnel vision. The lens assembly consists of a plano-concave cylindrical lens separated from a plano-convex cylindrical lens. The lens system is an anamorphic lens system which minifies in one meridian or axis such as the X axis while keeping objects at the same size in the other meridian such as the Y axis. In utilizing the system, a handicapped patient is now able to maintain almost their original visual acuity in the vertical plane while the system produces minification in the horizontal plane. By using such a technique, the patient retains almost full visual acuity, experiences a substantial increase in his field of vision, and furthermore, does not lose the ability to judge depth.

Abstract: There is disclosed a simulator for simulating a reduced peripheral field of view for the eyes of a normal user. The simulator consists of a frame having a front section upon which two eye pieces or binocular tubes are mounted. The frame has adjustable temple pieces which are adjustable in the horizontal direction and are adjustable to provide an angle with respect to the vertical so as to adjust the tilt of the frame when it is being worn by the user. Each binocular tube is associated with a variable iris diaphragm which enables the practitioner to adjust the opening to thereby simulate a different field of view according to the particular visual defects associated with a handicapped user. The simulator has left and right shields depending from the temple sections to prevent side vision when the frame is being accommodated by the user. In employing the simulator the device will provide an accurate replica of a reduced field of view such as that existing in a patient having tunnel vision.

Abstract: There is disclosed a trial frame employed for determining interpupillary distances and the angle of inclination for persons having low or reduced vision. The frame has inserted therein test carrier lenses for each eye. The carrier lenses possess an arcuate aperture for pivotally adjusting a telescopic lens assembly which is moved within the aperture to determine the correct interpupillary distance for each eye. The temple of the frame is secured to the front of the frame by a pivot member which enables the practitioner to pivot or incline each temple with respect to the front to obtain an optimum angle of inclination to thereby enable the practitioner to prepare a final spectacle assembly employing a prescribed carrier lens together with optimum telescope assemblies strictly according to the requirements of the individual patient.

Abstract: There is disclosed a composite mirror assembly adapted to be mounted adjacent the driver of a vehicle to enable the dirver to view objects, as other vehicles, within an area normally hidden from view by conventional vehicle mirrors. An additional mirror is positioned at an angle with respect to the conventional side mirror. The angle selected is between six to ten degrees with respect to the surface of the side mirror. In this manner, the additional mirror as positioned enables the driver of the vehicle to view objects within said area, which objects would normally be hidden from view by conventional and existing apparatus.

Abstract: There is disclosed a composite mirror assembly adapted to be mounted adjacent the driver of a vehicle to enable the driver to view objects, as other vehicles, within an area normally hidden from view by conventional vehicle mirrors. An additional mirror is positioned at an angle with respect to the conventional side mirror. The angle selected is between six to ten degrees with respect to the surface of the side mirror. In this manner, the additional mirror as positioned enables the driver of the vehicle to view objects within said area, which objects would normally be hidden from view by conventional and existing apparatus.