The present invention relates to novel compounds, in particular compounds comprising photoactive units, which are particularly suitable for compositions and ophthalmic devices, as well as compositions comprising such compounds and ophthalmic devices In relation to.本発明は、新規化合物に、具体的には光活性単位を含む化合物であって、組成物および眼科用デバイスに具体的に好適な該新規化合物に、ならびにかかる化合物を含む組成物および眼科用デバイスに、関する。