This study describes synthetic routes for aminopropyl-terminated polydimethylsiloxanes and polydimethyl-methyl-phenyl-siloxane-block copolymers and for soft polysiloxane-based urea (PSU) elastomers. It presents the application of PSUs as accommodating an intraocular lens. An evaluation method for in vitro cytotoxicity is also described.
Riehle, N., Thude, S., Kandelbauer, A., Tovar, G. E. M., Lorenz, G. Synthesis of Soft Polysiloxane-urea Elastomers for Intraocular Lens Application. J. Vis. Exp. (145), e58590, doi:10.3791/58590 (2019).