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Method and kits for sterilizing and storing soft contact lenses

US7722808B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 2004
Grant dateMay 25, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45C11/005
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a method and a container for sterilizing a soft contact lens and for providing a sterilized storage package of the soft contact lens maintained in a packaging solution. By using the method and container of the invention, deformations of soft contact lenses during autoclave can be substantially reduced.

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