Surface modification of functional group-containing intraocular lenses
US7083646B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Surface modified medical devices such as intraocular lens implants formed from one or more functional group-containing materials using reactive, hydrophilic polymers for the purpose of reducing or eliminating lens epithelial cell growth thereon, reducing or eliminating silicone oil absorption upon subsequent surgical exposure and/or reducing or eliminating implantation inserter friction is provided herein. Additionally, a method of making and using surface modified intraocular lens implants is provided.
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