Contact Lenses: Materials, Chemicals, Methods and Applications

The book focuses on the chemistry and properties of contact lenses, as well as their fabrication methods. It covers new applications, simulation methods, and special processes, as well as the properties of contact lenses and methods for measurement. It is intended for chemists, polymer scientists, ophthalmologists, engineers, and polymer industries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 25 February 2022
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Contact lenses are a fascinating and rapidly evolving technology that has revolutionized the way we see the world. This comprehensive book delves into the chemistry and properties of contact lenses, as well as their fabrication methods. With ongoing research and development in the field, the book takes a comprehensive look at the past decade, exploring new materials, chemistry methods, applications, and fabrication techniques.

One of the exciting new applications of contact lenses is drug delivery. These lenses can be designed to release medications directly into the eye, providing targeted treatment for various eye conditions. Augmented reality lenses are also emerging, allowing users to overlay digital information onto the real world, enhancing their vision and interaction with their environment. Electronic contact lenses are another exciting development, with the potential to monitor and control various eye functions, such as glucose levels or blood pressure. Wearable smart contact lenses are also in the works, offering a range of health monitoring and personalized features.

In addition to these applications, the book discusses simulation methods for contact lenses, such as ocular topography parameters, gas permeable lenses, and computerized videokeratography. It also provides detailed information on common fabrication methods for contact lenses, including computer-aided contact lens design, methods for the fabrication of colored contact lenses, and the fabrication of decentered contact lenses. Special processes, such as mold processes, reactive ion etching, electrospinning, and others, are reviewed, as well as the properties of contact lenses and methods for their measurement.

The book also addresses various issues related to contact lenses, including the assessment of cytotoxic effects, the Schirmer tear test, and other medical treatments. It concludes with a chapter detailing the potential medical problems associated with contact lenses and how to avoid them. This includes eye diseases, allergic and toxic reactions, and methods for medical treatment, such as disinfection agents.

The audience for this book is wide-ranging, including chemists, polymer scientists, ophthalmologists, engineers in the contact lens industry, and polymer industries. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in advancing the field of contact lenses and their applications.

In conclusion, contact lenses are a remarkable technology that has the potential to transform the way
way we see the world. This comprehensive book provides a deep understanding of the chemistry, properties, and fabrication methods of contact lenses, as well as their exciting new applications. With ongoing research and development, the field is poised in for even more exciting advancements in the years to come.

Weight: 780g
Dimension: 233 x 161 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119857358