CARLSBAD, Calif.—Contact lens maker SynergEyes recently was awarded its sixth U.S. patent, for improving the hydrophilicity—long-term comfort and wetability—of hybrid CLs.

Said SynergEyes’ co-founder and vice president of manufacturing, Joe Collins, “SynergEyes is dedicated to providing our customers with revolutionary technology in hybrid contact lenses. This patent enhances our Intellectual Property portfolio and represents highly valued strategic assets that distinguish our products in the contact lens industry.”