Antimicrobial lenses and lens care systems
AssigneeAllergan, Inc.
InventorsAnthony J. Dziabo, Alix A. Holms, Claude B. Anger, Lin Peng
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Abstract
The present invention relates to lenses, for example, contact lenses, and to contact lens cases having antimicrobial properties. More particularly, the invention relates to lenses and contact lens cases made from materials which comprise polymeric materials and effective antimicrobial components.
Claims15
A lens structured to be used in a mammalian eye comprising a lens body including a polymeric material and an antimicrobial component which is substantially metal-free, is substantially non-leachable under normal use conditions and is present in an amount effective against one or more microorganisms to which said lens is exposed.
A lens structured to be used in a mammalian eye comprising a lens body including a polymeric material and an antimicrobial component which is covalently bonded to said polymeric material, is substantially silver-free and is present in an amount effective against one or more microorganisms to which said lens is exposed.
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