Biocompatibility in the development of silicone-hydrogel lenses.
Eye Contact Lens
; 39(1): 13-9, 2013 Jan.
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| ID: mdl-23271477
ABSTRACT
In response to patient demands for extended contact lens wearing times, the contact lens industry has developed novel silicone-hydrogel (SiHy) lens materials that combine the enhanced oxygen permeability of silicone polymers with the water-based comfort of conventional hydrogels. In the past 12 years since the successful launch of these SiHy lenses, much has been learned about their ability to provide the biocompatibility necessary to sustain ocular health and comfort. A review of the unique physiologic requirements for a successful extended wear lens and how the first and current SiHy lenses address them is provided.
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Desenho de Prótese
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Silicones
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Materiais Biocompatíveis
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Lentes de Contato Hidrofílicas
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Hidrogéis
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En
Ano de publicação:
2013
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Article