Contact Lenses With Collagen Fragments
AssigneeBausch + Lomb Ireland Limited
InventorsJade J. Russell, Alok K. Awasthi, James Anthony DiBella
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Abstract
The present invention relates to ophthalmic devices, in particular contact lenses, which are capable of gradually releasing one or more collagen fragments during wear. The present invention also provides methods for making ophthalmic devices of the invention and for using time-controlled release of one or more collagen fragments for improving comfort and/or treating eye conditions, such as dry eye disease.
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A soft hydrogel contact lens comprising a polymer matrix and one or more collagen fragments which are not covalently linked to the polymer matrix.
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An ophthalmic product comprising a sealed package which comprises a packaging solution and a soft hydrogel contact lens, wherein the hydrogel contact lens comprises a polymer matrix and a collagen fragment which is not covalently linked to the polymer matrix but distributed therein.
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A method of treating Keratoconjunctivitis sicca comprising the step of providing an ophthalmic product to a patient in need thereof, wherein said ophthalmic product comprises a sealed package which comprises a packaging solution and a soft hydrogel contact lens, wherein the hydrogel contact lens comprises a polymer matrix and a collagen fragment which is not covalently linked to the polymer matrix but distributed therein.
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