Bausch-lomb Incorporated

Martin F VanBuren

William G Deichert

Gary D Friends

Richard C Chromecek

Gregory C Niu

Joseph J Falcetta

Monomeric polysiloxanes end-capped with activated unsaturated groups are copolymerized with acrylic acid to form hydrophilic, water absorbing polysiloxane contact lenses. These contact lenses are unexpectedly capable upon hydration of retaining from 1 percent to about 99 percent by weight, based upon the total weight of the copolymer, of water.

Water absorbing contact lenses made from polysiloxane/acrylic acid

Monomeric polysiloxanes end-capped with activated unsaturated groups polymerized with acrylic acid and a comonomer comprising a polycyclic ester of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid to form a hydrophilic, water absorbing contact lens is disclosed. These polysiloxane polymer contact lenses are unexpectedly capable upon hydration of retaining from 1 percent to about 99 percent by weight of water, based upon the total weight of the dry, i.e., unhydrated polymer.

Polysiloxane/acrylic acid/polcyclic esters of methacrylic acid polymer

Monomeric polysiloxanes end-capped with activated unsaturated groups polymerized with a comonomer comprising a polycyclic ester of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid to form a soft contact lens is disclosed. These instant polysiloxane copolymer contact lenses have unexpectedly high tear strengths and unexpectedly high modulus of elasticity.

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Chelmsford, MA, United States of America

Martin F VanBuren