Polymerizable yellow dyes and their use in ophthalmic lenses

Details Polymerizable yellow dyes and their use in ophthalmic lenses Polymerizable yellow dyes and their use in ophthalmic lenses

1995-05-22

1996-08-06

Schofer, Joseph L.

Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series

Organic compounds

Azo

534726, 534650, C07C24500

Patent

active

055435041

ABSTRACT:
Novel polymerizable yellow dyes are disclosed. Additionally, novel and known dyes are used to block or lower the intensity of blue light transmitted through ocular lenses and other windows.

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