Three-years-old Dawn Millican was among the many visitors who visited the Northern

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Three-years-old Dawn Millican was among the many visitors who visited the Northern

Three-years-old Dawn Millican was among the many visitors who visited the Northern Optical Congress at Harrogate, Yorks, this week. Whilst there she decided to find out about this weird looking apparatus. It turned out to be an automatic sight testing unit. Costing between £ 600 and £ 700 this unit is made jointly by a Japanese and British firm and is named Eyco. Even twelve-month-old babies can be tested on this unit. May 1963 P018625

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In this print from May 1963, we see three-year-old Dawn Millican exploring the wonders of the Northern Optical Congress at Harrogate, Yorks. Amongst the many visitors, young Dawn's curiosity led her to an intriguing contraption that caught her attention. Little did she know that it was an automatic sight testing unit known as Eyco. Manufactured jointly by a Japanese and British firm, this peculiar-looking apparatus proved to be quite revolutionary in its time. With a price tag ranging between £600 and £700, it offered cutting-edge technology for assessing one's vision. What makes Eyco even more remarkable is its ability to test even twelve-month-old babies – a testament to its advanced capabilities. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we witness the intersection of childhood innocence and groundbreaking machinery. It serves as a reminder of how far our understanding of eyesight has come over the years and highlights the importance placed on early detection and care for visual health. This image not only captures Dawn's fascination with this unusual device but also symbolizes humanity's relentless pursuit of innovation in improving our lives through technology. Let us cherish these moments from Memory Lane Prints as they transport us back to an era where advancements like Eyco were shaping our future while inspiring wonderment in children like little Dawn Millican.

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