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Wettable hydrogel materials for use in ophthalmic applications and methods

US8410190B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2010
Grant dateApr 2, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J7/16
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A contact lens is provided that has extended and rechargeable wettability. The contact lens includes a lens body that is a reaction product of a polymerizable composition. A first polyhydric alcohol having a 1,2 diol or 1,3 diol moiety is present on a lens surface of the lens body. A contact lens package including the contact lens, and methods of producing and using the contact lens, are also provided.

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