Well, in reality, a new lens to replace the cataract-bedimmed lens I am currently sporting in my right eye.

What continually amazes (and awes) me is medical apparatus. Despite its benign purpose, most looks to have been designed by the prop man for a horror movie. I suspect that the scary machinery is part of what frightens people about a visit to the doctor or the lab or the hospital. Especially kids.


After all is said and done, this device is a fancy (and extra-expensive) version of a microscope to let the MD look straight into one's eye.

A cool lens setup (above) and, yes, below. The dial-monster pair is, I believe, used to outfit one with the right set of glasses.

Considering how optical medicine has advanced in my lifetime, I'm quite happy to put up with any monster devices that will help the surgeon to renew my right eyebone.