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Author:  Lex [ Fri Jan 17, 2014 10:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Smart Contact Lens

Ok, odd forum to put this in, but I've been reading a lot about this type of technology in books by my 2 current favorite science fiction writers recently - Iain M. Banks & Peter F. Hamilton.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25771907

Author:  rebbonk [ Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:00 am ]
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Interesting development and technology.

I used to wear contacts when I was a vain young man. All was well until I once stopped out all night. Arriving home at about 6.30, I removed my lens and went to sleep. Awaking a couple of hours later I had eyes that looked like Marty Feldman's and hurt like hell.

I never wore them after that.

Incidentally, I used to drive on the MIRA circuits and the Dr there insisted that glasses, not contacts were worn.

Author:  Margaret [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:34 am ]
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rebbonk wrote:
Interesting development and technology.

I used to wear contacts when I was a vain young man. All was well until I once stopped out all night. Arriving home at about 6.30, I removed my lens and went to sleep. Awaking a couple of hours later I had eyes that looked like Marty Feldman's and hurt like hell.

I never wore them after that.

Incidentally, I used to drive on the MIRA circuits and the Dr there insisted that glasses, not contacts were worn.



What's MIRA circuits?


On the subject of vision, I been curious about the strength of and use of laser pens/pointers.
What are the safety strengths for use outdoors, say for astronomy enthusiasts?

Author:  rebbonk [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:55 pm ]
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MIRA is the Motor Industry Research Association at Nuneaton. They have all sorts of tracks there for the testing of vehicles as well as research labs and a rather impressive wind-tunnel. I worked there for a few years.

Author:  rebbonk [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:58 pm ]
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As regards lasers, this might help...

CLICKY BIT

or this...

Another CLICKY BIT

Author:  Margaret [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:29 pm ]
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Thanks for your clicky bit links, Rebbonk, they are very imformative .

Author:  rebbonk [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:42 pm ]
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Not a problem Margaret.

I had to take a pub owner to task for shining a laser into the bar area. I asked if the laser was certified for the use he was putting it to (i.e. of a safe low power). He told me he could do what he liked as he was landlord. Knocked him back a bit when I pointed out to him that it was quite likely his insurance would be invalid and he might be held personally liable for any eye damage. I challenged him to contact his insurer...

Strangely enough the laser was never shone into the bar again!

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