Method and kits for sterilizing and storing soft contact lenses
US7722808B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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