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Method for selecting contact lens materials to minimize corneal staining

US6346560B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2000
Grant dateFeb 12, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B1/043
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention provides a method for selecting contact lenses to reduce corneal staining. The method selects contact lens materials based upon the ratio of the water diffusion coefficient to the ion diffusion coefficient.

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