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Method for making contact lens hydrophilic

US4892402A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 1988
Grant dateJan 9, 1990
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B1/043
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A contact lens is made hydrophilic by contacting the lens with a treating solution containing a hydrophilic monomer, at least one photosensitizer selected from aromatic ketones or quinones, and a sovlent, and thereafter irradiating the contact lens with ultraviolet light.

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