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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 13, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 13, 2005
Stephen Q. Zhou, Irvine, CA (US);
Christopher D. Wilcox, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Christine J. Liau, Irvine, CA (US);
Stephen Q. Zhou, Irvine, CA (US);
Christopher D. Wilcox, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Christine J. Liau, Irvine, CA (US);
Medennium, Inc., Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
Intraocular lenses containing a photochromic agent, are disclosed. Specifically, the foldable intraocular lens of the present invention comprises an optic body made from a crosslinked material comprising at least one monomer, a crosslinker, a UV absorber, and a photochromic agent which has a maximum absorption peak of about 400-500 nm in its excited state. The lens has a glass transition temperature of about 37° C. or lower. Methods for making these intraocular lenses are also taught.