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Proclear Toric
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eyeTopics Review Editor
 
By eyeTopics Review Editor
Published on 07/13/2009
 
Proclear Toric lenses are part of the PC Hydrogel family of contact lenses that offer excellent health and optimum comfort for daily-wear patients.

Proclear Toric

Proclear Toric lenses are part of the PC Hydrogel family of contact lenses that offer excellent health and optimum comfort for daily-wear patients. The lenses are made with CooperVision-patented PC Technology, which keeps the lenses moist, healthy, and comfortable throughout the day. Proclear Toric lens uses revolutionary PC Technology to create a unique biocompatible lens material. This deposit resistant surface remains clean and healthy through the day.

Lens Material

The lens material is 62% water and 38% omafilcon A, a copolymer of 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate and 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine cross linked with ethyleneglycol dimethacrylate. The Proclear lens with visibility tint is tinted blue using Reactive Blue Dye #4 to make the lens more visible for tinting.

Lens Parameters

 

Chord Diameter:

14.4 mm

Center Thickness:

0.11 mm at-3.00D (varies with power)

Base Curves:

8.4 mm and 8.8 mm

Powers:

-8.00D to +6.00D sphere (in 0.50 steps >-6.50)

 Cylinder:

-0.75D, -1.75D, -1.75D,-2.25 Full circle (10º degree steps)

 


Lens Properties

 

Oxygen Permeability (Dk):

34.0

Water Content:

62% by weight in normal saline