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(43) Date of publication: 07.03.2001 Bulletin 2001/10 (21) Application number: 99918763.6 (22) Date of filing: 21.04.1999

(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: C08J 7/06, G02B 1/04 (86) International application number: PCT/US9908/781 (87) International publication number: WO 9957/178 (11.11.1999 Gazette 1999/45)

(84) Designated Contracting States: DE ES FR GB IE IT (30) Priority: 05.05.1998 US 84334 P (71) Applicant: BAUSCH & LOMB INCORPORATED Rochester,New York 14604-2701 (US)	(72) Inventors: VALINT, Paul, L., Jr, Pittsford, NY 14534 (US) GROBE, George, L. Pittsford, NY 14534 (US) AMMON, Daniel, M., Jr. Rochester, NY 14609 (US) MOOREHEAD, Michael, J. Fairport, NY 14450 (US) (74) Representative: Bowman, Paul Alan  LLOYD WISE, TREGEAR & CO.,Commonwealth House,1-19 New Oxford Street London WC1A 1LW London WC1A 1LW (GB)