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Methods and compositions for inhibiting deposit formation on contact lenses

US6136850A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 1993
Grant dateOct 24, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D3/3427
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and compositions for inhibiting the formation of proteinaceous and/or lipid deposits on a contact lens are disclosed. In one embodiment, the present method comprises contacting a contact lens being worn in a mammalian eye with at least one ophthalmically acceptable antioxidant component in an amount effective to inhibit the formation of at least one of proteinaceous deposits and lipid deposits on the contact lens in the eye.

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