True Tales

First Impressions Matter … Even For Horses

The tale of the largest specialty contact lens ever made.

Published

2 years ago

April 11, 2023

INVISION Staff Invision April 2023 Issue

“Years ago I got a call from a friend who was an optician in Virginia. He knew that I made and fit prosthetic contact lenses and needed help with a patient. The patient turned out to be a racehorse which was being sold for stud and had damaged an eye on some barbed wire. I flew down there and was able to make a prosthetic lens for the horse.” — Chris G., Inver Grove Heights, MN

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INVISION Staff

Since launching in 2014, INVISION has won 31 international journalism awards for its publication and website, including the prestigious Neal Award for Best Single Issue in 2019. In 2024, the publication celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving eyecare professionals. Contact INVISION's editors at editor@invisionmag.com.

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