Learning about rigid gas permeable lenses
New RGP contact lens wearers need to know as much as they can about rigid gas permeable lenses. Fortunately, learning about rigid gas permeable lenses is not difficult.
RGP, short for rigid gas permeable, are the new age hard contact lenses. They are gas, or oxygen, permeable. This is very important because healthy eyes require oxygen. Oxygen passing through the contact results in greater comfort for the wearer in addition to healthy eyes. RGP contacts might even provide more oxygen to the eye than their soft contact counterparts.
RGP contacts also have additional benefits. These contacts are more resistant to protein buildup, more durable and allow for sharper vision. Another thing about rigid gas permeable contact lenses is they are likely cheaper over the long haul because they are more durable than soft contact lenses. RGP contacts could last years as long as they are taken care of and your prescription does not change.
With all you now know about rigid gas permeable lenses, you might be curious as to why anyone chooses to wear soft lenses. Well, there are a couple reasons. First, soft contact lenses are more comfortable initially and the wearer adapts more rapidly. With RGP lenses it takes more time. Also, soft contacts come in a variety of colors, disposables and extended wear. While RGP is catching up with this niche of soft contacts, the variety is not available yet.
There are quite a few benefits to choosing RGP contacts, especially if you have astigmatism. Visit your vision healthcare provider to learn more about rigid gas permeable lenses and if they are for you.
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