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Rigid Gas Permeable Lens

Rigid gas permeable lenses are made of durable plastic material that allows oxygen to pass through the lens and reach the eyes. It is also known as gas permeable contact lenses (GP) or oxygen permeable lenses. Since these lenses are made of firm plastic silicone-based material, they allow more oxygen to reach the cornea and retain the shape, which helps in providing the sharper vision. one of the main advantages is that these rigid lenses do not contain water and make of materials, organic materials from the tears do not stick to the lenses.

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What is the best option other than glasses in case of keratoconus?

Query: Hello doctor, I have an eye disorder (keratoconus). I would like to know whether I can continue wearing soft lens. The hard lens/RGP lens provides a lot of discomfort. Do I have other options apart from glasses?  Read Full »


Dr. Vidya Muralidhar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Keratoconus is a degenerative eye disorder. This causes corneal thinning and leads to a conical shaped cornea. Soft lenses can be used, the silicone lens with hydrogel based ones in particular. Though RGP (rigid gas permeable) lens are preferred for better vision outc...  Read Full »

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