There is a clash of opinions on RGP contact lenses and who is most likely to benefit the most wearing them.
In particular there’s one battle about RGP lenses that just won’t seem to go away.
RGP is short for “rigid gas permeable” and as implied in their name they are not as supple as soft contact lenses.
However RGP lenses are a far cry from the now out-dated hard lenses which caused all kinds of problems because they were made from a material that didn’t let any oxygen reach the eye.
Today’s RGP contact lenses are made of silicone which allows plenty of oxygen to reach the eye.
In many cases more oxygen is able to reach the eye that even with many brands of soft contacts.
The difference of opinion comes because even though RGP lenses are not nearly as stiff as the old fashioned hard lenses they also are not as pliable as soft lenses and many people still find the rigidity too much.
There is one area though where everyone agrees and opinions on RGP contact lenses are unified and that’s when it comes to the quality of your vision.
RGP’s don’t shift around like soft lenses. They are able to keep their form even after hours and hours of wear.
Because of this your vision remains crisp and clear.
Unlike soft lenses which are comfortable as soon as you put them in RGP’s take some time to get used to.
In order to get used to RGP lense you will have to wear then on a regular basis so your eyes become accustomed to them and you are not constantly making your eyes go through an adjustment period every time you wear them.
Back on the encouraging side RGP’s don’t build up deposits so with proper care your RGP lenses should last a number of years.
Still, there remain many people for whom the opinions on RGP contact lenses are totally irrelevant.
Anyone with severe astigmatism or in need of a specific multi-focal lense may find that RGP’s are their only option
Like it is with a lot of things it’s up to each person to decide what works best for them.
If you like the idea of clear vision and a lense that wears well over the long haul is important to you find a supplier that offers a trial pair to try and form your own opinions on RGP contact lenses.