Hybrid contact lens system and method

Details Hybrid contact lens system and method Hybrid contact lens system and method

2006-09-12

2006-09-12

Schwartz, Jordan (Department: 2873)

Optics: eye examining, vision testing and correcting

Spectacles and eyeglasses

Ophthalmic lenses or blanks

C351S16000R, C351S16000R

Reexamination Certificate

active

07104648

ABSTRACT:
A method of manufacturing a hybrid contact lens having a substantially rigid center portion and a substantially flexible outer portion, comprising forming the substantially rigid center portion, treating the substantially rigid center portion to form a coating on the perimeter of the substantially rigid portion, forming the substantially flexible outer portion around the substantially rigid center portion and chemically bonding the substantially flexible portion to the substantially rigid portion. Hybrid lenses comprising a substantially rigid center portion and a substantially flexible outer portion joined at junction comprising a first segment and a second segment are also provided.

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