Silicone hydrogels having a structure formed via controlled reaction kinetics
US8937110B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02C7/04
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a process comprising the steps of reacting a reactive mixture comprising at least one silicone-containing component, at least one hydrophilic component, and at least one diluent to form an ophthalmic device having an advancing contact angle of less than about 80°; and contacting the ophthalmic device with an aqueous extraction solution at an elevated extraction temperature, wherein said at least one diluent has a boiling point at least about 10° higher than said extraction temperature.
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