Abstract: A method of producing and simultaneously deaerating a mixture comprises providing, in a container, components of the mixture; and subjecting the container to a rotational motion about a first axis in a first direction while rotating the container about a second axis in a second direction to effect a mixing and a substantially simultaneous deaeration.

Abstract: A method of producing a mixture comprises providing, in a container, at least a first component of the mixture at a first temperature; adding a remaining component of the mixture to said at least a first component; subjecting the container to a rotational motion about a first axis in a first direction while rotating the container about a second axis in a second direction to effect a mixing; wherein the first temperature is lower than the temperature of the mixture at the end of the mixing.

Abstract: A method of producing a mixture or solution of a liquid and a fusible solid comprises providing, in a container, the liquid and the fusible solid; and subjecting the container to a rotational motion about a first axis in a first direction while rotating the container about a second axis in a second direction to effect a dissolution of the fusible solid and a mixing of the components of the mixture or solution.

Abstract: Hydrogel copolymers are useful for forming biomedical devices, particularly ophthalmic devices including contact lenses, intraocular lenses and ophthalmic implants. The copolymers have a desirable combination of oxygen permeability, tensile modulus, and water content, especially for soft contact lenses.

Abstract: A process for producing silicone intraocular lenses (IOLs) capable of absorbing blue light. Intraocular lenses so produced block blue light from reaching the retina of an eye implanted with the IOL. By blocking blue light from reaching the retina, the IOL thereby prevents potential damage to the retina.

Abstract: A process for producing silicone intraocular lenses (IOLs) capable of absorbing blue light. Intraocular lenses so produced block blue light from reaching the retina of an eye implanted with the IOL. By blocking blue light from reaching the retina, the IOL thereby prevents potential damage to the retina.

Abstract: A process for producing silicone intraocular lenses (IOLs) capable of absorbing blue light. Intraocular lenses so produced block blue light from reaching the retina of an eye implanted with the IOL. By blocking blue light from reaching the retina, the IOL thereby prevents potential damage to the retina.

Abstract: Optically transparent, high water content, hydrogel polymeric materials and photoablatable inlays fabricated therefrom are described herein. The preferred hydrogel polymeric materials have a refractive index of 1.30 or above in the hydrated state and a water content of approximately 60 percent or greater by weight. The preferred hydrogel polymeric materials likewise show no signs of cracking or haze following clinical ablation.

Abstract: A drug delivery device for placement in the eye includes a drug core comprising a pharmaceutically active agent, and a holder that holds the drug core. The holder is made of a material impermeable to passage of the active agent and includes at least one opening for passage of the pharmaceutically agent therethrough to eye tissue. The holder is mechanically secured to a suture tab.

Abstract: A drug delivery device for placement in the eye includes a drug core comprising a pharmaceutically active agent, and a holder that holds the drug core. The holder is made of a material impermeable to passage of the active agent and includes an opening for passage of the pharmaceutically agent therethrough to eye tissue. The holder includes a tab, the tab being associated with a biocompatible surgical fabric.

Abstract: A drug delivery device for placement in the eye includes a drug core comprising a pharmaceutically active agent, and a holder that holds the drug core. The holder is made of a material impermeable to passage of the active agent and includes an opening for passage of the pharmaceutically agent therethrough to eye tissue. The holder has a suture tab having a suture ring at an end thereof. The suture ring is used to secure the device at an implant site.

Abstract: A method and mold assembly to control the polymerization of a molded article. In one embodiment, an amorphous posterior mold comprising a non-critical surface having a controlled radius of curvature is used to produce molded articles. In an alternate embodiment, ophthalmic lenses are produced using a posterior mold in which the concave surface of the non-critical surface is filled with a liquid having a similar refractive index as the mold material. In still another embodiment, a positive lens is placed at a predetermined distance adjacent to the mold assembly to alter the irradiation path to the mold assembly. In still another embodiment, a positive lens is placed within the concave surface of the posterior lens.

Abstract: A process for removing contaminants and/or leachables from polymeric materials useful in the manufacture of biocompatible medical devices such as intraocular lenses, corneal inlays and contact lenses using continuous soxhlet extraction.

Abstract: A process for producing silicone intraocular lenses (IOLs) capable of absorbing blue light. Intraocular lenses so produced block blue light from reaching the retina of an eye implanted with the IOL. By blocking blue light from reaching the retina, the IOL thereby prevents potential damage to the retina.

Abstract: A process for producing intraocular lenses (IOLs) capable of absorbing blue light and ultraviolet light using photo curing. Intraocular lenses so produced block blue light and ultraviolet light from reaching the retina of an eye implanted with the IOL. By blocking blue light and ultraviolet light from reaching the retina, the IOL thereby prevents potential damage to the retina.

Abstract: A process for producing silicone-containing prepolymers capable of absorbing blue light for use in the production of relatively high refractive index polymeric compositions is described herein. Polymeric compositions so produced are useful in the production of ophthalmic devices such as for example intraocular lenses and corneal inlays.

Abstract: Yellow dye moiety-containing prepolymers with blue light absorbing properties and methods for producing the same for use in the production of relatively high refractive index polymeric compositions are described herein. Polymeric compositions so produced are useful in the production of ophthalmic devices such as for example intraocular lenses and corneal inlays.