ISO 18369-1-2017 PDF

Full title and description

St ISO 18369-1-2017 — Ophthalmic optics — Contact lenses — Part 1: Vocabulary, classification system and recommendations for labelling specifications. This part defines terms, symbols and abbreviations used for contact lenses and contact lens care products, and provides guidance for classifying lens materials and labelling product specifications.

Abstract

ISO 18369-1:2017 identifies and defines the terms applicable to the physical, chemical and optical properties of contact lenses, their manufacture and uses. It provides a vocabulary of terms and, where appropriate, the international symbol and abbreviation associated with a specific term; it also defines terms for contact lens care products, incorporates classifications of contact lens materials and gives recommendations for labelling contact-lens specifications.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed current at ISO review, under periodic review).
• Publication date: August 2017 (corrected editions issued November 2017).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 01.040.11; 11.040.70 (Ophthalmic optics / Contact lenses).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2017).
• Number of pages: 66 pages.

(General information sourced from the ISO catalogue entry for ISO 18369-1:2017.)

Scope

This standard specifies the vocabulary and definitions for contact lenses and related care products; it includes recommended classification schemes for contact lens materials and advises on labelling/specification presentation (terms, symbols and abbreviations) so that manufacturers, practitioners and regulators share a common terminology. The scope intentionally covers physical, chemical and optical properties relevant to manufacture, labelling and use.

Key topics and requirements

• Vocabulary and precise definitions for contact-lens parameters (e.g., geometrical, optical, material-related terms).
• International symbols and abbreviations associated with contact-lens terms.
• Classification system for contact-lens materials (material categories and related descriptors).
• Recommendations for labelling and presenting specification data on product documentation and packaging.
• Terms and definitions covering contact-lens care products and related terminology.

Typical use and users

Used by contact-lens manufacturers, product designers, regulatory and conformity-assessment bodies, ophthalmic laboratories, clinicians (optometrists/ophthalmologists) and standards organizations. It supports consistent product documentation, regulatory submissions, quality control and communication between manufacturers and eye-care professionals.

Related standards

ISO 18369 is a multipart series covering contact lenses; relevant companion parts include ISO 18369-2 (Tolerances), ISO 18369-3 (Measurement methods), ISO 18369-4 (Physicochemical properties of contact lens materials) and other parts in the series that address tests, labelling and specific lens types. Refer to the ISO 18369-series catalogue for the full list of parts and their scopes.

Keywords

Contact lenses; ophthalmic optics; vocabulary; classification; labelling; contact-lens materials; symbols; tolerances; measurement methods; care products.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 18369-1:2017 is the part of the ISO 18369 series that defines the vocabulary, classification system and labelling recommendations for contact lenses and contact-lens care products.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions of terms (physical, chemical and optical), recommended international symbols/abbreviations, a classification scheme for lens materials and guidance on how to present specification information on labels and product documentation.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, product designers, testing labs, regulatory authorities, and eye-care professionals use it to ensure consistent terminology, labelling and material classification across the industry.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 18369-1:2017 is the published (2017) edition and was confirmed in ISO’s review cycle (confirmed in 2023). A draft revision (ISO/DIS 18369-1) has been developed and is expected to replace or update the 2017 edition when finalized; check the ISO catalogue or national standards bodies for the latest status before assuming the 2017 edition is the definitive current text.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 18369 is a multipart standard for contact lenses (parts include 18369-1, -2, -3, -4, etc.), each addressing specific topics such as tolerances, measurement methods and material properties.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Contact lenses; ophthalmic optics; vocabulary; classification; labelling; contact-lens materials; care products; symbols; tolerances; measurement methods.