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Identification of contact lens wearers predisposed to contact lens discomfort

US11619832B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2019
Grant dateApr 4, 2023
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2800/16
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and devices to identify contact lens wearers predisposed to contact lens discomfort are described. The methods and devices involve obtaining a tear film sample from a person and determining an amount of interleukin-17A present in the tear film sample.

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