Benefits of Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses

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While soft contact lenses dominate the market, there are many benefits of rigid gas permeable contact lenses! for more information: www.contactlenses.org

Good vision: corrects most astigmatism; excellent optical quality, good surface wettability, available in bifocal designs
Excellent eye health: 2-3 times more oxygen to the cornea than soft contacts, smaller size allows for tear exchange, fewer deposits
Durability: GP lenses last longer and don’t need to be replaced as often as soft, lower long-term cost, use much less contact lens cleaning solutions.
Ease of handling: smaller size lenses are easier to insert.
Ease of care: simple cleaning and disinfecting solutions, lower annual cost.
Slow down myopia progression: studies have shown that GP lenses slow down myopia progression in young people.

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