OPHTHALMIC LENSES MODIFIED WITH FUNCTIONAL GROUPS AND METHODS OF MAKING THEREOF

Described are methods for covalently attaching one or more functional compounds to an ophthalmic lens. The method involves (a) contacting the lens with a functional compound, wherein the functional compound comprises at least one group capable of forming a covalent bond with the lens upon exposing the lens to irradiation and/or heat; and (b) irradiating and/or heating the lens produced in step (a) to covalently attach the functional compound to the lens. Also described herein are ophthalmic lens produced by the methods described herein.