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High ion and metabolite flux lenses and materials

US7988729B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2008
Grant dateAug 2, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F220/40
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An exemplary embodiment provides a biocompatible polymer composition suitable for making intraocular lenses, especially posterior chamber phakic lenses, that includes a hydrogel having an equilibrium water content of less than about 55 wt. %. The hydrogel has a refractive index greater than about 1.41 and a sodium ion flux between about 16 to about 20 μeq-mm/hr/cm2.

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