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Solution and method for removing inorganic and organic deposits from contact lenses

US4609493A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 1984
Grant dateSep 2, 1986
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D1/722
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A contact lens cleaning solution containing an enzyme having proteolytic activity and a surfactant, and optionally also a chelating agent and urea, and a method of cleaning contact lenses utilizing this solution are described. The solution and method effectively remove deposits of proteinaceous material, mucins, lipids and calcium located either on or beneath the surface of the lens.

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