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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 09, 2007
Filed:
Feb. 23, 2005
Gerardo Ocampo, Bridgeview, IL (US);
Michael Quinn, Valparaiso, IL (US);
Barry Atkins, Chicago, IL (US);
Gerardo Ocampo, Bridgeview, IL (US);
Michael Quinn, Valparaiso, IL (US);
Barry Atkins, Chicago, IL (US);
Novartis AG, Basel, CH;
Abstract
The invention is directed to a colored contact lens designed for modifying or enhancing a wearer's eye color while giving the wearer's eyes an improved lively appearance (or more lively or vivacious appearance). In particular, a colored contact lens of the invention may impart to a wearer's eye color both a natural appearance with an emotional dimension such as sophistication, depth, well-being, honesty with intimacy, or combinations thereof. The invention also provides methods and kits for making a colored contact lens of the invention.