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Originally Posted by BigJim
Hi Slade,
If you're looking for contact lenses with high oxygen permeability, go for RGP lenses. RGP stands for "rigid gas permeable." That fact alone should tell you something.
They are also known as "hard" contact lenses. That's the "rigid" part. A lot of people don't like the rigid contacts, but if they stick with them, they soon learn to appreciate the comfort they offer. |
Hi everybody.
I just wanted to add a comment to BigJim's post. Not only are RGP contacts more comfortable in the long run than soft lenses, but the also provide clearer vision as well. Many people are surprised at how sharp their vision can be with RGP lenses in place.