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Tangible Science brings Hydra-PEG lens coating to market
Tangible Sciences LLC announced the first set of licensing partners and authorized laboratory partners, including eight laboratories in the U.S., that will offer Tangible Hydra-PEG, its new contact lens coating designed to reduce discomfort.
Tangible Hydra-PEG has been shown to improve wettability, increase surface water retention and lubricity, and minimize deposits on lenses, according to a press release from the company.
Tangible Hydra-PEG authorized laboratory partners in the U.S. include: AccuLens, Advanced Vision Technology, Art Optical, Boston Foundation for Sight, GP Specialists, Metro-Optics, TruForm Optics and X-Cel Specialty Contacts.
International laboratory partners include: Blanchard Contact Lenses, Corneal Lens Corp NZ Ltd., Falco Linsen AG, Hetych, Northern Lenses and Oftalmica Iovino Snc.
Contamac is a global licensing partner and offers Tangible Hydra-PEG on its Optimum gas permeable lenses. SynergEyes is also a global licensing partner and offers the coating on its Duette hybrid lens materials.
Tangible Hydra-PEG is a water polymer coating that is permanently bonded to the surface of the contact lens. The coating can be applied to all contact lens materials including hydrogel, silicone hydrogel, gas permeable, hybrid and smart contact lenses, according to the company.