Rigid Contact Lens Materials
Discover a wide range of cutting-edge materials meticulously crafted to provide unparalleled comfort and visual clarity. Whether you desire the highest oxygen transmission or the most deposit-resistant available, our advanced material options offer the perfect balance of comfort, breathability, and durability.
Technical File
Features |
Optimum Infinite |
Optimum Extreme |
Boston XO |
Optimum Comfort |
Boston EO |
Contaperm F2 high |
Optimum Classic |
Boston ES |
Contaperm F2 low |
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DK Fatt ISO 9913-1 | 180*/ 135** | 125* | 100*/75** | 65*/49** | 58*/44** | 42* | 26*/19.5** | 18*/15** | 11*/8** |
Manufacturer | Contamac | Contamac | Polymertechnology | Contamac | Polymertechnology | Contamac | Contamac | Polymertechnology | Contamac |
Wettability angle | 8° (3) | 7.2° (3) | 49° (2) | 6° (3) | 49° (2) | 14° (3) | 12° (3) | 52° (2) | 19° (3) |
Hardness (4) | 81 | 77 | 79.9 | 79 | 83 | 81 | 83 | 85.4 | 83 |
Refractive index | 1.43 | 1.43 | 1.415 | 1.437 | 1.429 | 1.44 | 1.45 | 1.443 | 1.46 |
Handling tint | blue red green clear | blue green clear | blue red green violet | blue green | blue | blue green clear | blue green | blue green | blue green clear |
UV | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Durability | ++ | ++ | ++ | +++ | ++ | +++ | +++ | +++ | +++ |
Resistance deformation (5) | ++ | + | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | +++ | +++ | ++ |
Long term wearing | +++ | ++ | +++ | ++ | ++ | + | + | + | + |
Tear film with lipid | + | + | + | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | +++ | ++ |
Tear film with protein | + | + | + | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | +++ | ++ |
Wettability | ++ | +++ | ++ | +++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | +++ | +++ |
* ×10-11 (cm2/sec) [ml 02/(ml × mm Hg)]
** ×10-11 (cm2/sec) [ml 02/(ml × hPa)]
2 Wettability angle = CLMA method
3 Receding contact angle (DCA)
4 Shore D
5 Corneal astigmatism
Default material: Optimum Classic Blue
Contamac is a renowned and pioneering company in the field of contact lens materials and technology. With a rich history spanning several decades, Contamac has established itself as a global leader, continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation in the contact lens industry.
As a trusted manufacturer and supplier, Contamac specializes in developing and producing high-quality materials used in the production of various types of contact lenses. Their advanced materials are known for their exceptional biocompatibility, durability, and optical properties, ensuring optimal comfort and visual performance for contact lens wearers.
Contamac’s dedication to research and development, coupled with their commitment to stringent quality standards, has earned them a strong reputation within the industry. Their collaborations with eye care professionals and vision experts have resulted in groundbreaking advancements that have contributed to the advancement of contact lens technology.
With a relentless focus on innovation, Contamac continues to introduce new materials and solutions that address the evolving needs of contact lens wearers worldwide. Their unwavering dedication to excellence has made them a trusted partner for eye care professionals and a preferred choice for those seeking exceptional contact lens materials.
Boston Materials is a distinguished company specializing in the production of high-quality materials for gas permeable (GP) contact lenses. With a strong focus on innovation and precision, Boston Materials has become a trusted name in the industry.
Renowned for their expertise in gas permeable materials, Boston Materials offers a range of cutting-edge options that provide exceptional oxygen permeability and lens durability. These materials are designed to optimize comfort, enhance visual acuity, and promote eye health for wearers of GP lenses.
Boston Materials prides itself on its commitment to research and development, continuously striving to push the boundaries of GP lens technology. Through collaborations with eye care professionals and researchers, the company consistently introduces new materials and improvements that elevate the performance and wearing experience of GP contact lenses.
With a track record of excellence and a reputation for producing top-tier materials, Boston Materials has established itself as a preferred choice among eye care practitioners and contact lens manufacturers worldwide. Their dedication to quality and innovation makes them a trusted partner in the field of gas permeable contact lenses.
Quality assurance
These materials are in conformity with the standard ISO 10993-1 defining the biocompatibility of materials.
SwissLens manufacturing process warrants this biocompatibility even after the manufacturing process, in particular without adding polish material. This standard is required by the quality assurance system of SwissLens