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By eyeTopics Review Editor
Published on 06/30/2006
 
F3 contacts have the benefit of having the focus power sitting right on your eye's lens to negate any peripheral vision difficulties. 

F3

F3 contact lenses from Bausch and Lomb are manufactured for optimum comfort and clarity.  They are worn as daily wear lenses for up to a year and replaced.  F3 contacts have the benefit of having the focus power sitting right on your eye's lens to negate any peripheral vision difficulties.

     


Lens Material

The lens material (polymacon), is a hydrophilic polymer of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, and is 38.6% water by weight when immersed in saline solution. These lenses are hemispherical flexible shells.

     
Lens Parameters 
Base Curve:Median
Diameter:13.5mm
Center Thickness:0.02mm to 1.0mm
 
Lens Properties 
Specific Gravity:1.12
Refractive Index:1.43
Surface Character:Hydrophilic
Water Content:38.6%