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eyeTopics Review Editor
 
By eyeTopics Review Editor
Published on 06/30/2006
 
H4 contact lenses are spherical lenses from Bausch and Lomb designed to correct the vision of patients suffering from hyperopia and aphakia.

H4
H4 contact lenses are spherical lenses from Bausch and Lomb designed to correct the vision of patients suffering from hyperopia and aphakia.  H4 lenses are manufactured using "spin-cast" technology and are designed as daily wear lenses to be replaced after up to one year of use.


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 
Chord Diameter:14.5mm
Center Thickness:0.42mm to 0.60mm
Base Curves:Median
Powers:+6.50D to +20.00D (in 0.50D steps)

Lens Properties
 
Specific Gravity:1.12
Refractive Index:1.43
Surface Character:Hydrophilic
Water Content:38.6%
Oxygen Permeability (Dk):8.4
Oxygen Transmission (Dk/t):1.6