Cross-linked polymers for contact lenses.

摘要

Contact lenses are disclosed which are formed from hydrophilic polymers of at least one hydrophilic monomer and minor proportions of at least one monomer containing cationic groups and at least one monomer containing anionic groups so that ionic cross-linkages can form between polymer molecules. Typical monomers containing cationic groups are alkyl amino acrylates and methacrylates and typical monomers containing anionic groups are methacrylic and acrylic acids and such monomers may be employed in proportions by weight of from about 5% to about 20%. Suitable hydrophilic monomers include hydroxy alkyl acrylates and methacrylates.