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Polycarbonate intraocular lenses.

Journal of cataract and refractive surgery (1988-07-01)
M Yalon, E P Goldberg, D Osborn, J Stacholy, J W Sheets
ABSTRACT

Bisphenol-A polycarbonate has been investigated as an improved polymer for ocular implants, especially for intraocular lenses (IOLs). Polycarbonate properties afford special opportunities for development of tougher, stronger, one-piece IOLs. Autoclave or gamma sterilizability and a higher refractive index may provide additional IOL advantages over polymethylmethacrylate. Implant studies in rabbits have shown polycarbonate IOLs to be well tolerated in the anterior chamber for 2.5 years. Polycarbonate appears promising for new IOLs and other ocular implant applications.

MATERIALS
Product Number
Brand
Product Description

Sigma-Aldrich
Poly(Bisphenol A carbonate), melt index 10-12 g/10 min (300°C/1.2kg)
Sigma-Aldrich
Poly(Bisphenol A carbonate), average Mw ~45,000 by GPC
Supelco
Poly(Bisphenol A carbonate), analytical standard
Supelco
Poly(Bisphenol A carbonate), analytical standard, molecular weight series