Can I Wear Rgp Contacts?
January 31, 2010 by admin
Filed under FAQ on advance for astigmatism
Hi,
I have very serious astigmatism ( -4.5 in my left eye and -2.5 in my right) and absolutely no myopia nor hyperopia. Can I wear RGP (Rigid Gas Permeable) contact lenses? And will I have to get them custom made?
Also, are RGP contacts comfortable and effective?
PS – LASIK surgery is not an option as I am not of age yet.
Yes, you should be able to wear RGP lenses with your prescription. They are not as comfortable as soft lenses but once they are fitted correctly your eyes will adapt to the sensation after a while.
Whether you will need to get them custom made depends on the shape of your cornea. If you felt your optician did not supply you with enough information on these lenses, then go to see another optician who will be able to take the relevant measurements and give you more information on the lens that you will need to be fitted with
Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) lenses are made of hard plastic. They usually provide clearer more stable vision than toric soft lenses. High astigmatism may cause the RGP lenses to bend on the eye inducing some residual astigmatism that will require bi-toric lenses to correct and fit properly. Soft lenses feel best when new whereas RGP lenses feel better after you’ve worn them a few days. RGP lenses are always custom made, but will be the lens of choice in your case
all RGP’s are “custom made”.
yes, they’re pretty comfortable, especially after the 1st 2 weeks after you get used to them. very effective
ask your eye Dr…