Process for putting a hydrophilic coating on a hydrophobic conta

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427 41, 427164, G02C 704

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ABSTRACT:
The surface of a contact lens is modified by deposition of an ultrathin coating of a hydrophilic polymer under the influence of plasma glow discharge so as to integrally bond the coating to the surface of the hydrophobic lens thereby effecting a hydrophilic lens.

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