Abstract: Ophthalmic solutions include a material composed of (a) a hydrophobic core having at least three carbon atoms and (b) at least three hydrophilic polyethylene oxide chains attached to the core.Examples of such materials include ethoxylated derivatives of glucose, glycerin, sorbitol, and divinyl benzene.
Abstract: An improved hydrogel formed from hydrated polymerization products of monomer mixtures containing a major amount of at least one hydrophilic monomer and a strengthening monomer wherein the strengthening monomer is 2-hydroxycyclohexyl methacrylate. Contact lenses made from the hydrogels are also disclosed.
Abstract: A multi-sport goggle having a tear-away lens system includes a pair of strap brackets which pivotally and removably attach a goggle strap to the goggle frame. One of the strap brackets includes a third post to removably secure the lateral pull-strap of the tear-away lenses, the other two posts (for securing the panes of the tear-away lenses over the permanent lens) being carried on a pair of lens brackets which are removably secured to either side extent of the goggle frame.