Gas Permeable contact lenses are the same as rigid contact lenses and therefore go by the abbreviation RGP (Rigid Gas Permeable). Stiffer and heavier than soft contact lenses, the other primary type of contact lens, Gas Permeable contact lenses provide extra protection from dirt and debris collection and require up to two weeks for wearers to feel comfortable. Most contact lenses are soft because they offer instant and ongoing comfort, which people, of course, favor, but the Gas Permeable is still used because of its sturdiness and the fact that it allows oxygen into the eye. Any Gas Permeable contact lens ensures great performance, as long as it is handled safely and properly.

Gas Permeable contact lenses are also corrective, which means they can be custom-fit to accommodate the individual eye, as well as address the needs for anyone with a particular aberrant ocular condition. Toric Gas Permeable contact lenses and Gas Permeable bifocal contact lenses are especially designed to correct Astigmatism and nearsightedness/farsightedness respectively. Astigmatism is a condition characterized by faulty ocular lenses that hinder the necessary flow of refractive light into the eyes for clear, distinct vision. Toric contact lenses are devised to facilitate the inflow of refractive light. The bifocals, on the other hand, are constructed with both spherical and cylindrical lenses to merge close and distant perspectives together so that those who are nearsighted and those who are farsighted can see well-defined images nearby as well as far away. In either case, any Gas Permeable contact lens, bifocal or toric, provides crisp clear vision for up to a month when replacement is necessary.

Colored Gas Permeable contact lenses are, to say the least, the most physically appealing, which, in turn, increases the wearer’s self-esteem. Because the colored Gas Permeable contact lens allows oxygen into the eyes, the colors flair and become bright and vibrant. This adds an attractive element to the equation. The colored Gas Permeable contact lens is, in this case, a cosmetic lens, but that’s not to say that it’s not corrective, as many colored Gas Permeable contact lenses are corrective as well as physically appealing. This kind of contact is most popular for its dual purpose.

The common use of soft contact lenses aside, Gas Permeable contact lenses ensure safety and consistent performance despite its slack on the side of total comfort. Rest assured, these contact lenses will not rip or become damaged without any real effort, so security is also maintained.