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What difference exists between (Rigid gas permeable) Contact lenses and (soft) contact lenses?

April 26, 2017contact lenses difference exists Gas permeable rigid soft

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What difference exists between (Rigid gas permeable) Contact lenses and (soft) contact lenses?

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Rigid gas permeable lenses unlike soft lenses have a more rigid consistency, are less flexible and last longer, the patients eyes can take several weeks to adapt to this type of lenses depending on the tolerance and motivation of the patient, it is not a quick adaptation as with soft contact lenses.