| abstract |
An atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition apparatus has been developed for partially coating acrylic based intraocular lenses. In one embodiment intraocular lenses may be coated with a hydrophilic material comprising silicone dioxide and polyethylene glycol. In another embodiment the haptics may be coated with hydrophilic material, which aids in the post implantation unfolding of the lenses while not diminishing posterior bag adhesion of the hydrophobic surface of the untreated optic portion. |