Abstract: Provided herein is an elastomeric matrix which includes poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVOH), at least two plasticizers none of which is water, and water. The combined mass ratio of plasticizers to PVOH is at least 2:1; and the combined mass content of PVOH and plasticizers is at least 70% by weight of the total weight of the matrix excluding water.
Abstract: An ophthalmic device including: a body having: a posterior surface which is adjacent to an eye surface when the ophthalmic device is worn; an anterior surface defining a height of the body above the eye surface; a retention portion, configured to reside between an eyelid and the eye surface, the retention portion bordered by a portion of the anterior surface, and having a height difference of at least 1 mm over at most a 1 mm distance.
Abstract: An ophthalmic device including: a body having: a posterior surface; an anterior surface; wherein a size of the body, a shape of the posterior surface, and a shape of the anterior surface configures the device to reside on a bulbar conjunctiva of an eye.