Contact Lenses: Chemicals, Methods, and Applications

The book focuses on the chemistry and properties of contact lenses and their fabrication methods

With  research & development continuing in the field, this comprehensive  book takes a look at the last 10 years in terms of new materials,  chemistry methods, applications, and fabrication techniques. New  applications include drug delivery, lenses for augmented reality,  electronic contact lenses, and wearable smart contact lenses.

In  addition, the book discusses simulation methods for contact lenses, such  as ocular topography parameters, gas permeable lenses, and computerized  videokeratography. On the fabrication front, several common fabrication  methods for contact lenses are detailed, including the computer-aided  contact lens design, methods for the fabrication of colored contact  lenses, and the fabrication of decentered contact lenses. Special  processes are reviewed, including, mold processes, reactive ion etching,  electrospinning, and others. Also discussed are the properties of  contact lenses and methods for the measurement. Many of the standard  methods are discussed, but other issues are taken up too including a  discussion on the assessment of cytotoxic effects, the Schirmer tear  test, and others. The book concludes with a chapter detailing the  possible medical problems related to contact lenses and how to avoid  them. These include eye diseases, allergic and toxic reactions, as well  as methods for medical treatment such as disinfection agents.

Audience

The  book will be used by chemists, polymer scientists, ophthalmologists,  engineers in the contact lens industry as well as polymer industries.