Are RGP lenses better for your eyes?
RPG contacts are better at retaining their shape and position in the eye than soft contact lenses, which makes them a better option if you're suffering from keratoconus. RGP lenses may correct astigmatism more effectively than soft contact lenses.
Soft contact lenses are a popular choice for their comfort and ease of use. They come in various options, including daily disposables, bi-weekly, and monthly wear, catering to your lifestyle. Whether you’re nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism, there’s a soft lens designed to meet your unique prescription and preferences.
Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) contact lenses are durable and promote better eye health with their oxygen-permeable materials. Ideal for astigmatism and keratoconus, they provide sharper vision. Typically worn daily and removed nightly for cleaning, they are less prone to tearing and can last up to a year with proper care. Some are approved for extended wear, based on your eye care professional’s advice. Regular check-ups ensure optimal lens use and eye health.
Extended wear contact lenses are available for overnight or continuous wear ranging from one to six nights or up to 30 days. Extended wear contact lenses are usually soft contact lenses. They are made of flexible plastics that allow oxygen to pass through to the cornea. There are also a very few rigid gas permeable lenses that are designed and approved for overnight wear. Length of continuous wear depends on lens type and your eye care professional’s evaluation of your tolerance for overnight wear. It’s important for the eyes to have a rest without lenses for at least one night following each scheduled removal.
The majority of soft contact lens wearers are prescribed some type of frequent replacement schedule. “Disposable,” as defined by the FDA, means used once and discarded. With a true daily wear disposable schedule, a brand new pair of lenses is used each day.
Some soft contact lenses are referred to as “disposable” by contact lens sellers, but actually, they are for frequent/planned replacement. With extended wear lenses, the lenses may be worn continuously for the prescribed wearing period (for example, 7 days to 30 days) and then thrown away. When you remove your lenses, make sure to clean and disinfect them properly before reinserting.
