This monomer is commonly used in the formulation of research silicone hydrogel contact lenses and other research ophthalmic devices. Silicone monomers are preferred for the synthesis of research ophthalmic materials due to their high oxygen permeability.
The development of biomaterials for contact lens applications: effects of wear modality on materials design in Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine in Ophthalmology.
Tighe, B.J. and Mann, A.
Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine in Ophthalmology (Second Edition), 326-399 (2016)
Hydrophilic silicone hydrogels with interpenetrating network structure for extended delivery of ophthalmic drugs.
Wang J, et al.
Polymers For Advanced Technologies, 23 (9), 1258-1263 (2012)
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