BS EN ISO 11985:1998

This standard BS EN ISO 11985:1998 Ophthalmic optics. Contact lenses. Ageing by exposure to UV and visible radiation (in vitro method) is classified in these ICS categories:

• 11.040.70 Ophthalmic equipment

This International Standard describes an in vitro method which simulates the ageing of rigid (hard) and soft lenses in daylight.

The existence of this International Standard does not imply in any way that the testing of contact lenses for ageing by ultraviolet (UV) and visible radiation is a requirement.