Surface modification of functional group-containing intraocular lenses
Surface modified medical devices such as intraocular lens implants formed from one or more functional group-containing materials using reactive, hydrophilic polymers for the purpose of reducing or eliminating lens epithelial cell growth thereon, reducing or eliminating silicone oil absorption upon subsequent surgical exposure and/or reducing or eliminating implantation inserter friction is provided herein. Additionally, a method of making and using surface modified intraocular lens implants is provided.
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
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Wenyan Joseph A. Daniel M. Joseph C. Paul L. Jay F.
Yan McGee Ammon, Jr. Salamone Valint, Jr. Kunzler