POLYMER FOR CONTACT LENSES

摘要

The present invention relates to a polyurethane polymer composition prepared by reacting a mixture comprising: a} at least one polyethylene glycol, and either b) at least one poly-isocyanate, having a functionality greater than 2 or c) at least one di-isocyanate and at least one polyol or at least one macropolyol having a functionality greater than 2, wherein the polyol or macropolyol is present at an amount of 0.1 to 9 wt % of the mixture. The invention also relates to a process for preparing a polyurethane xerogel in the form of a moulded article, said process comprising the steps of: i.) preparing said mixture; ii. ) dispensing the reaction mixture formed in step i) into a mould; iii. ) allowing the reaction mixture to react and cure; iv. ) removing the moulded article from the mould; and v. ) hydrating the moulded article.