Compositions and methods for disinfecting and cleaning contact lenses
US5746972A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 1996 |
| Grant date | May 5, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L12/126
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Compositions and methods for disinfecting and cleaning contact lenses include a liquid medium containing hydrogen peroxide and a defined ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymer. An advantageously reduced amount of foaming occurs when the hydrogen peroxide is destroyed, particularly by the action of catalase.
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