Polymeric materials suitable for ophthalmic devices and methods of manufacture
US8158712B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Biocompatible polymers useful in ophthalmic devices such as accommodating intraocular lenses. The polymers have improved resistance to the diffusion of fluid, relatively high refractive indexes, and mechanical properties to allow for deformation upon the application of force.
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