Evonik offers a wide range of high-performance specialty methacrylates designed to enhance the comfort and functionality of soft contact lenses. Our VISIOMER® product line, including VISIOMER® UHP-HEMA, hydrophilic crosslinkers and the recently introduced VISIOMER® Terra Opti GMMA, is engineered to meet the specific challenges of contact lens applications.
Our VISIOMER® UHP-HEMA, an ultra-high-purity hydroxy methacrylate, enables the production of dimensionally stable contact lenses that allow for high oxygen permeability and superior water retention, ensuring a comfortable fit and improved user experience for hydrogel contact lens wearers.
The innovative VISIOMER® Terra Opti GMMA stands out as a partially bio-based monomer that provides numerous advantages when incorporated into lens formulations. This advanced material contributes to low shrinkage, enhanced flexibility, and increased oxygen permeability. These factors contribute to exceptional wear comfort, making everyday use significantly more pleasant.
Evonik’s commitment to quality and performance in the vision care sector means our materials meet rigorous biocompatibility and stability standards, empowering manufacturers to create advanced hydrogel contact lenses that address the needs of consumers in today’s market.
