Lens Frame
Overview
The lens frame was designed for Great Faith Vision, a faith-based, non-profit organization that provides free vision and medical care to in-need populations around the world. The lens frame system enabled GFV eye doctors to remotely train local, non-professionals to conduct eye clinics for their communities, testing for and treating refractive error. Today, GFV eye doctors benefit from the lens frame’s portability, allowing for use in remote areas around the world, accessible only by foot, air, and/or boat.
Skills
3D Modeling, FDM 3D Printing, Basic Metalworking Tools
Team
Linda Wasilchick (Great Faith Vision Contact)
The Problem
Great Faith Vision cannot travel and operate in remote areas with heavy, expensive eye examination equipment.
The Requirements
Design and build an inexpensive, low-tech, portable solution to determine patients’ prescriptions to be used around the globe.
Where the Lens Frames are Currently Being Used