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Polymeric contact lens material of improved oxygen permeability

US5424468A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 1, 1994
Grant dateJun 13, 1995
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F20/58
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This specification provides a polymeric material useful for manufacturing contact lenses having improved oxygen permeability. The contact lenses prepared from the polymeric material of the invention show improved hydrophilicity and enhanced oxygen permeability as compared with that made of the conventional fluoroalkyl-containing polymeric materials.

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