Abstract: A biomedical device carrier includes multiple recesses for holding a plurality of polymerized biomedical devices, such as polymerized ophthalmic lenses, during an extraction procedure. A biomedical device extraction assembly includes multiple biomedical device carriers. The structure of the individual carriers and the arrangement of the carriers in the assembly provide sufficient extraction of an extractable component from the biomedical devices during an extraction procedure using relatively small amounts of extraction media per biomedical device. Methods of extracting biomedical devices include providing polymerized biomedical devices in the present carriers and assemblies and contacting the devices with an extraction composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that modulate the shikimate pathway and/or a pathway branching from the shikimate pathway in members of the Amoebida Order. In particular these compounds may be useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases caused or contributed to by members of the Amoebida Order.

Abstract: Contact lenses ready for use in an eye are provided including a contact lens body containing a hydrophilic polymeric component and a water soluble polymer component. Such contact lenses, which preferably are wet cast molded, are particularly useful as disposable or single use lenses. New contact lens packaging systems and production methods are also provided.

Abstract: A container for storing a silicone hydrogel contact lens in a liquid, having a bowl portion with a radius such that the radius of the lens is from about 85 percent to about 100 percent of the inner surface radius. The bowl portion has an outer section which is defined by a radius larger than the inner surface radius. Furthermore, the bowl portion has a roughness sufficient to maintain capillary attraction of the lens to the bowl portion but preventing adhesion of any portion of the front surface of the lens to the bowl portion.

Abstract: A blister package housing a contact lens is described. The package generally includes a base member including a cavity having a bottom surface, for containing a contact lens immersed in a liquid medium. The base member can include a grip region including a curved top surface shaped to accommodate a thumb and a curved bottom surface shaped to accommodate an inner curve of a forefinger. Silicone hydrogel contact lenses located in the liquid medium have a reduced tendency to stick to the bottom surface of the cavity without requiring a surfactant and/or a surface modification of the bottom surface.

Abstract: A disposable-type carrying case wherein the parts that house contact lenses cannot be re-sealed is realized via an easy-to-use construction. In the case main unit 10B of a contact lens carrying case 10, when a handle 12 that is integrally formed with a cover unit 20B is rotated in the clockwise direction, end portions 27G and 27H that are integrally formed with the handle 12 are gradually lifted up starting with the parts thereof that are near the handle 12 while engaging members 40G and 40H are fixed in position. When this occurs, first bridges 29G and 29H that are connected to end portions 27G and 27H are strongly pulled in the direction of rotation of the handle 12 while maintaining connection to top portions 41G and 41H. As a result, the first bridges 29G and 29H are sheared off from the end portions 27G and 27H and the engaging portions 40G and 40H detach from the cover unit 20B.

Abstract: A contact lens container includes a body defining a cavity that is sized to hold a contact lens. A stopper is in fluid communication with the cavity and the stopper includes a resealable portion that is received into a channel. The resealable portion has a predetermined wall thickness in an axial direction thereof, the resealable portion defines a needle penetration region that is pierceable with a needle to form a needle aperture therethrough, and is heat resealable to hermetically seal the needle aperture.

Abstract: An improved contact lens case which includes domes that are provided on hinged members. Preferably, the contact lens case is configured to efficiently utilize space and volume such that no more than 10 cc's of contact lens solution are required to disinfect contact lenses in the case. The hinged members are preferably non-planar which allows the domes to be provided on the hinged members, and allows the use of deep larger diameter, back-to-back cages on the stem, without having to resort to using more than 10 cc's of fluid to immerse contact lenses that are disposed on the domes, between each of the domes and a respective cage. Each of the hinged members has a cylindrically-curved shell form in which the axis of its curve is approximately parallel to the central axis of the central planar stem member.

Abstract: A countdown timer contact lens case is provided for removably receiving a receptacle and providing independent timing functions for displaying the useful remaining life of a contact lens and for the receptacle for receiving the contact lens when not worn. The countdown timer contact lens case includes a receptacle carried by a main body. The main body includes a timing circuit and a display with first and second indicators corresponding to the respective remaining time for desired use of the lens and for the receptacle. The timer for the lens displays a maximum value which is less than the displayed maximum value of the timer for the receptacle. The timer corresponding to each of the lens and the receptacle can be independent set and reset, and a warning feature is provided to signal the user when the corresponding displayed lens or receptacle value diminishes below a minimum, or decreases to zero.

Abstract: A contact lens (4) comprises a solid component capable of imparting shape and structure to said lens, and a liquid component, at least partially contained in the solid component, capable of favouring the compatibility between said lens and the eye of a user of said lens, wherein the liquid component comprises a solution capable of being used as a lachrymal substitute.

Abstract: A contact lens case (101) comprises a base (103) having a left cavity (105A) and a right cavity (105B) for storing contact lenses (113A, 113B). An upward-facing base dome (109A, 109B) in each cavity supports the lenses with the rims of the lenses downward. A lid (106) comprises downward-facing lid domes (121A, 121B) to retain the lenses on the upward-facing domes of the base. The lid domes allow expelling of air during closing of the case to maintain good hydration of the lenses.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for counting the number of days that a wearer of contact lenses has used a particular pair of disposable contact lenses. In a preferred embodiment, a digital contact case is provided which comprises a body having two cups for contact lens storage and two reed switches, two caps for covering the cups, each cup having a magnet mounted thereon that closes one of the reed switches when one of the caps is snapped onto one of the cups. Each time both caps are snapped onto the cups, both reed switches are closed and a signal is sent to a microprocessor which increments by one the count of the number of days of contact lens use on a digital display. When the count reaches the number of days recommended by the contact lens manufacturer, the old pair of contact lenses is thrown away, a new pair is placed in the cups and the counter is reset by pressing a reset button.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to new and improved packaging systems for storing ophthalmic devices such as contact lenses and to methods for packaging such ophthalmic devices with aqueous packaging solutions to improve the comfort of the lens during wear. In particular, the present invention is directed to a packaging system for storing an ophthalmic device in an aqueous packaging solution comprising an anionic polymer and a non-ionic polyol. Such solutions can be retained on the surface of an unused lens for extended periods of time, resulting in surface modification that persists in the eye, which may provide significant improvement in the wetting properties of fresh contact lenses used for the first time and, moreover, even several hours after lens insertion, preventing dryness and improving lubricity.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to new and improved packaging systems for storing ophthalmic devices such as contact lenses and to methods for packaging such ophthalmic devices with solutions to improve the comfort of the lenses during wear. In particular, the present invention is directed to a packaging system for storing an ophthalmic device in an aqueous packaging solution comprising hyaluronic acid or a salt thereof. Such solutions are retained on the surface of an unused lens for extended periods of time, resulting in surface modification that persists in the eye, which may provide significant improvement in the wetting properties of fresh contact lenses used for the first time and, moreover, even several hours after lens insertion, thereby preventing dryness and improving lubricity.

Abstract: A container for storing a silicone hydrogel contact lens in a liquid, having a bowl portion with a radius such that the radius of the lens is from about 85 percent to about 100 percent of the inner surface radius. The bowl portion has an outer section which is defined by a radius larger than the inner surface radius. Furthermore, the bowl portion has a roughness sufficient to maintain capillary attraction of the lens to the bowl portion but preventing adhesion of any portion of the front surface of the lens to the bowl portion.

Abstract: A packaging system for the storage of an ophthalmic device, such as a hydrogel contact lens, employs an aqueous packaging solution including a nonionic, nonpolymeric polyol and a nonionic polymeric conditioning agent. Preferably, the solution has an osmolality of at least about 200 mOsm/kg, a pH of about 6 to about 8 and is heat sterilized.

Abstract: The multipurpose contact lens accessory comprises a casing having a contact end and a viewing end, the viewing end having a lens therein, wherein the contact end engages a contact thereon for viewing and/or insertion of same and the viewing end allows for viewing of the contact engaged to the contact end for determining if any visible defects exist in the contact and/or whether the contact is inside out.

Abstract: Storage device for storing contact lenses and contact lens solution including a case defining a reservoir for contact lens solution and a pair of contact lens retaining compartments for retaining contact lenses. The case includes a mechanism for causing a stream of contact lens solution to flow from the reservoir to an exterior of the case (for use when rinsing and/or cleaning the contact lens) and another mechanism for causing the contact lens solution to flow from the reservoir into the compartments (for use when storing the contact lenses in the compartments). These mechanisms can be alternatively enabled depending on the particular use sought for the contact lens solution.

Abstract: A combination apparatus that includes a contact lens storage area and a contact lens cleaning system. The combination apparatus also includes an area for storage of extra lens cups, an area for storage of sterile cleaning solution, and a cover to keep certain areas of the cleaning solution applicator sterile while not in use.

Abstract: An integrated lens care system including a lens case for contact lenses and a container for dispensing a lens care solution. The container includes a docking site where the lens case can be stored and then removed for use, and a retainer mechanism for releasably securing the lens case in the docked position. In example embodiments, the docking site is a chamber into which the lens case is inserted, and the retainer mechanism includes at least one protrusion that extends into the docking chamber and releasably couples to at least one recess in the lens case. In another example embodiment, the docking site is a peripheral edge of the container body where a combination lens case/closure cap mounts, and the retainer mechanism includes a snap-fit coupling at the peripheral edge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container, an insert and a contact lens for avoiding contamination and infection of the eye. The invention is characterised in that the container, the insert and the contact lens are made of a mouldable material, which material comprising a predetermined concentration of silver nano particles and/or titanium oxide photocatalyst.

Abstract: A contact lens package includes a holder having a receptacle for holding a contact lens and a cap having a seal for sealing a contact lens within the receptacle. The cap is attached to the holder and is movable from an end of the holder where the receptacle is formed toward an opposite end of the holder. As the cap moves toward the opposite end of the holder, the end of the holder where the receptacle is formed ruptures the seal such that the contact lens can be removed from the package.

Abstract: The eyes of a contact lens wearer are protected from the effects of a liquid disinfecting solution by providing a contact lens container having a catalyst therein and a container of the disinfecting solution of unusual design. The openings of the contact lens container and the solution container are configured so only the contact lens container is able to receive solution from the solution container. This prevents the user from directly removing disinfecting solution from the solution container and thereby prevents the user from directly applying the disinfecting solution to the eye.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fixture for supporting a two optic accommodating intraocular lens device. The fixture is capable of holding the device while taking measurements or performing manufacturing process steps on the device. In a preferred embodiment, the fixture supports the device along the periphery of the posterior optic thereof such that the haptics and anterior optic extend freely therefrom. As such, testing and/or processing of the optics during their accommodative and unaccomodative positions may be taken.

Abstract: An integrated contact lens case and an electronic timer which may be set to a predetermined time such as seven, fourteen or thirty days as the period during which the user may use contact lenses before replacing them. The timer generates an electrical signal upon reaching the predetermined time which signal is applied to an indicator carried by the housing to provide a visual signal to the user that the time for replacing the contact lens has arrived. The contact lens case is removably secured through the housing within which the electronic timer apparatus is disposed by a plurality of complimentary protrusions and recesses.

Abstract: The present invention provides a holder for supporting a two optic accommodating intraocular lens device. The holder is capable of holding the device while taking measurements or performing manufacturing process steps on the device and/or packaging the device. In a preferred embodiment, the holder supports the device along the haptics thereof such that the optics remain untouched and unobstructed by the holder. As such, testing and/or processing of the optics during their accommodative and unaccomodative positions may be taken, and the device may be safely packaged and shipped with the holder.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) for cleaning contact lenses is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a housing (110) having first (112) and second (114) housing sections which are joinable to form a chamber for receiving the lens. Each of the housing sections has an operative face (118, 120, 124, 126) facing the chamber formed for receiving the lens. A reactive layer (122) is provided on a portion of each operative face and the operative faces and the reactive layers are dimensioned and arranged whereby the reactive layers come into engagement with respective surfaces of a lens (155) positioned therebetween when the first and second housing sections are joined together. A portion of at least one of the operative faces is recessed relative to the other operative face to define an open volume within the chamber when the first and second housing sections are joined together. The first and second housing sections can be constructed to be in fluid communication when the apparatus is in an opened position.

Abstract: An article of manufacture for a MPSS (MULTI-PURPOSE SOLUTION SAVER) CONTACT LENS CASE: A concentrically oriented, dual chamber (inner & outer), simultaneous sealing contact lens case that indicates the minimum amount of MPS (multi-purpose solution) required for asepsis and facilitates removal of the len(s) from chambers with Concentric dual chambers. Solution level indication, reduced profile height.

Abstract: A package (10+20+30) for contact lenses (10), especially ‘daily-disposable’ lenses, in which the overall volume of the package and the internal volumes of the lens-holding cavities (20) in the package are minimised. The packages are preferably multi-cavity packages, with each cavity holding a single lens and all the lenses being inserted into their respective cavities with a common orientation such that a wearer of the contact lenses has the assurance that a lens can always be retrieved from a cavity in a standard orientation. The internal surface (24) of a cavity preferably deviates from sphericity by being formed with undulations (50) to break capillary attraction between the lens and the cavity wall (24) so aiding extraction of the lens from the cavity. On the instructions of an ophthalmic practitioner, packages of suitable lenses can be made up and dispatched by courier or by post to wearer of the lenses.

Abstract: A contact lens case includes a cup adapted to receive minimized quantity of cleaning solution and a cap removable of the opening mouth of the cup. The lens support structure is pivotally connected to the cap that holds one of a pair of lens within the cup. The lens support structure consists of a base plate where a pair of contact lenses lay on each side and is held by a pair of swiveling arms, one on each side. The lens support structure also acts as two contact lens eye wearing device, one on each side, when removed from cup and having the arms swiveled mechanically downward. When swiveled back to upright position the suction cup at the end of the swivel holds the contact lens against the lens support structure plate.

Abstract: A system designed to store an implant together with the tools necessary to implant the stored implant, and a method of using such system. Such system includes an implant storage tool adapted to retain the implant within a storage container. The implant storage tool is operable to provide an implant applicator.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a contact lens package containing a contact lens in a compressed state. In one exemplary embodiment, the overall internal depth of the package is less than the natural sagittal depth of the contact lens. Different single-use contact lens package shapes and configurations may be used. In some embodiments, a spring disc is included in the packages to help present the contact lens to the user when the package is opened. The contact lens packages may be adhered or clipped to a card or other carrier sheet, and may be housed in a number of different secondary packages.

Abstract: A contact lens carrying case comprises first and second storage portions, pivotally attached to each other, along with a latch mechanism for maintaining the first and second portions in a closed orientation. The first portion has a work surface exposed to a user when the case is in the open orientation on which the user can place lens maintenance paraphernalia, and has at least one lens cleaning depression located in the work surface in which a lens can be washed or rinsed. A drawer may be located below the work surface for storage. The second portion contains first and second contact lens storage areas for respectively storing an inventory of right and left contact lenses. A central storage area is located between the contact lens storage areas for storage of ancillary materials, including lens cleaning/rinsing solution, a portable lens case, and or eyeglasses.

Abstract: A contact lens reminder clock for use with a contact lens tray to remind wearers of disposable contact lenses of the exact day since the lenses were first used. The reminder clock includes dual digital display showing days (and/or hours) since the clock was reset and may be permanently or temporarily mounted to the contact lens tray housing the contact lenses. On the specific day that a wearer installs the contact lenses for the first time, the wearer would depress the reset button for each display which begins the continuous time display digitally in days (and hours if desired) for each lens from the initiation date so that the wearer is able to determine at any time how many days each lens has been used.

Abstract: A contact lens applicator has an elongated housing defining an interior chamber for storing contact lenses, first and second triggers mounted on the housing, a depressor for depressing each eyelid where the depressor is drivingly coupled to the triggers, a pair of opposing wing-shaped members projecting outwardly from opposite sides of the rollers for providing a support surface for facilitating locating the apparatus over the eye, and a pusher assembly slidably mounted within the interior chamber for engaging a contact lens holder and applying a contact lens thereon to the eye when the triggers are actuated. The contact lens is stored in a cartridge within the elongated housing. The lens holder is movable within the cartridge upon actuating the pusher, and includes a predetermined amount of saline or other solution for defining appropriate conditions for storing the lens.

Abstract: A package for storing an implantable medical device during storage and shipping includes a containment region for containing the device, a flange surrounding the containment region, and lidstock sealed against this flange. A recess in the containment region permits insertion of a surgical gripping tool below the device support surface. The package may further include ribs that facilitate steadying or gripping the package during removal of the lidstock, and a separate receptacle for holding the device after removal from the containment region. The device is preferably a device implantable in the human eye.

Abstract: A contact lens container (1) includes a container (2) for receiving a cleaning and/or disinfecting liquid, as well as a cap (3), which can be screwed onto the container (2) by a thread (20,30). In the cap (3) a sealing washer (4) made of a water-tight and gas-tight material is provided, which is arranged on the inside of the cap (3) on the bottom (33) of the cap and extends to the side wall (32) of the cap (3), so that when the cap (3) is screwed on to the container (2), the sealing washer (4) is enclosed between the container edge (23) and the bottom (33) of the cap and the inside of the container has a water-tight seal.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for inexpensively storing a quantity of packages awaiting transfer to a manufacturing process station includes a dispenser for quickly removing the packages from the container and directly into a secondary receptacle which is particularly adapted for feeding the packages to the process station. The provision of an inexpensive container to hold the packages is advantageous in that the more expensive secondary receptacles are not tied up for the sole purpose of holding packages which are awaiting the next process station.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ophthalmic lens storage container comprising: a container body including a lens storage portion having a cavity for storing a lens and a preserving solution, and a flange surrounding the cavity; and a cover sheet stripably sealed to the flange in a sealing zone that extends around the cavity to thereby fluid-tightly seal the lens storage portion. The flange of said container body includes an insulating portion located radially outward of an open-end peripheral portion of the cavity, extending circumferentially and includes a shoulder surface that extends in a first direction opposite to a second direction along which the cavity is exposed, and the sealing zone is located radially outward of the insulating portion of the flange.

Abstract: A contact lens cleaning and storage case includes a base having two container sections for holding a liquid; two lens holders, each positioned above a lower wall of a respective container section and each at least partially sitting within the respective container section, each lens holder having a bottom wall; a drain connected to the bottom of each lens holder for draining liquid from each lens holder to the container sections, the drain including reduced diameter openings for restricting a liquid flow rate so as to provide that liquid drainage from the lens holders to the container sections occurs in a time of ten to fifteen seconds; additional openings which provide fluid communication between atmosphere and the container sections so as to provide for displacement of air in the container sections; and two caps, each for removably covering a respective lens holder.

Abstract: A portable case for carrying contact lenses and treating them with solution. A collapsible solution reservoir is housed in a chamber including a tab to squeeze or collapse the reservoir, preferably with temporary anchoring elements, for incrementally feeding solution to a well or wells for contact lenses and solution. A removable spout permits delivery of solution outside the portable case.

Abstract: The present invention provides a contact lens package in which the overall internal depth of the package is less than the natural sagittal depth of the contact lens. Different single-use contact lens package shapes and configurations may be used. In some embodiments, a spring disc is included in the packages to help present the contact lens to the user when the package is opened. The contact lens packages may be adhered or clipped to a card or other carrier sheet, and may be housed in a number of different secondary packages.

Abstract: A system designed to store an implant together with the tools necessary to implant the stored implant, and a method of using the system. Such system includes an implant storage tool adapted to retain the implant within a storage container. The implant storage tool is operable to provide an implant applicator.

Abstract: A portable compact contact lens storage case with an integrated reservoir for storing a supply of contact lens treatment solution with an internal system for applying and recirculating the contact lens treatment solution. The portable compact lens storage case is also characterized by its narrow width, small size and portability.

Abstract: A storage case having a soft intraocular lens folding function, which has a constitution with excellent reliability and manufacturability, is capable of sterilely storing an intraocular lens produced in a production line without damaging it until a time of surgery, and enables an operator to perform an operation of picking a soft intraocular lens L with an extractor with ease and reliability, is provided. In the storage case having a soft intraocular lens folding function, which includes a base part 10, a movable part 40 and a lid part 70, the aforementioned base part 10 is slidably joined to the aforementioned movable part 40, and the lid part 70 is attachably and detachably fitted therein, thus making it possible to store the lens L sterilely without damaging it, and during a surgery, the lens L can be folded with ease and reliability by pressing a lever portion 42 at the movable part 40.

Abstract: A contact lens cleaning and storage case includes a base having two container sections for holding a liquid; two lens holders, each positioned above a lower wall of a respective container section and each at least partially sitting within the respective container section, each lens holder having a bottom wall; a drain connected to the bottom of each lens holder for draining liquid from each lens holder to the container sections, the drain including reduced diameter openings for restricting a liquid flow rate so as to provide that liquid drainage from the lens holders to the container sections occurs in a time of ten to fifteen seconds; additional openings which provide fluid communication between atmosphere and the container sections so as to provide for displacement of air in the container sections; and two caps, each for removably covering a respective lens holder.

Abstract: A disposable-type carrying case wherein the parts that house contact lenses cannot be re-sealed is realized via an easy-to-use construction.

Abstract: A contact lens applicator has an elongated housing defining an interior chamber for storing contact lenses, first and second triggers mounted on the housing, a depressor for depressing each eyelid where the depressor is drivingly coupled to the triggers, a pair of opposing wing-shaped members projecting outwardly from opposite sides of the rollers for providing a support surface for facilitating locating the apparatus over the eye, and a pusher assembly slidably mounted within the interior chamber for engaging a contact lens holder and applying a contact lens thereon to the eye when the triggers are actuated. The contact lens is stored in a cartridge within the elongated housing. The lens holder is movable within the cartridge upon actuating the pusher, and includes a predetermined amount of saline or other solution for defining appropriate conditions for storing the lens.

Abstract: A contact lens case providing a leak proof, non-adhering interior surface with an ergonomic exterior design. This invention specifically relates to a device intended to allow a contact lens wearer to securely store and carry contact lenses, in solution, greatly minimizing the possibility of leakage. The contact lens case contains molded ridges on the interior, creating a non-adhering surface allowing easy removal by the user and preventing damage to the contact lenses. The shape of the case has an ergonomic design to fit into the hands of the user, allowing them to open and close the case with ease. Additionally, the case contains ridges with receiving O-rings that prevent harmful elements from entering in and the solution from leaking out. When closed the end result is a sleek design with the necessary functions to safely and securely store and carry contact lenses in a variety of areas without the solution leaking out.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to new and improved solutions for packaging contact lenses and to methods for treating contact lenses with such solutions to improve the comfort of the lenses during wear. In particular, the present invention is directed to packing solutions comprising certain non-ionic surfactants containing a poly(oxyalkylene) copolymer and having a molecular weight of 4000 to 30,000. Such surfactants are retained on the surface of an unused lens for extended periods of time, resulting in surface modification that persists in the eye, thereby providing significant improvement in the wetting properties of fresh contact lenses used for the first time and, moreover, even several hours after lens insertion, preventing dryness and improving lubricity.