How long does it take to get used to rigid gas permeable contacts?

Yes, most rigid gas permeable contact lenses can take a few weeks to get used to. Some might never find these contact lenses to be comfortable, hence the growing popularity of soft contact lenses. The adjustment period for rigid gas permeable contacts is usually around two weeks.

How do you get used to wearing rigid contact lenses?

You cannot expect to put your contacts in at the beginning of the day and take them out at bedtime when you first start wearing them. Instead, you will need to wear the lenses for a few hours each day and work your way up to full-time use.

Are rigid contact lenses uncomfortable?

Made from a sturdy plastic material (often silicone) with a rigid design, you’d think these lenses were uncomfortable. However, it usually only hurts to wear them at first or if you get debris in your lenses. RGP contacts are firmer than other lenses, yet they help extend oxygen to the eye.

Can you sleep with gas permeable contact lenses?

Contacts designed for overnight use are gas permeable, but they still do not allow the full amount of oxygen through and can lead to potential problems. Falling asleep with your contacts in one time is probably not going to be a big deal, but doing it all the time can be dangerous.

How long can you wear RGP lenses in a day?

I recommend that patients be successfully fit in daily wear RGP lenses for at least four weeks before considering them for extended wear. Successful daily wear should constitute a minimum of 10 hours per day asymptomatic wearing time with no signs of corneal compromise.

Are gas permeable contacts bad for your eyes?

And because gas permeable lenses are designed to move on the eye when the wearer blinks, there is a higher risk of dust and debris getting under the lenses, causing discomfort or a possible abrasion to the cornea.

Can you sleep in RGP lenses?

Standard RGP lenses are not meant to be worn while sleeping. However, rigid lenses worn for refractive therapy (orthokeratology) are meant to be worn while sleeping. They are designed to re-shape the cornea during sleep periods.

Why are my RGP lenses blurry?

Deposits on the contact lens Buildup of debris and protein deposits on the surface of the contact lenses is the most common reason for the lenses to seem cloudy or hazy. The easiest way to see if this is the problem, is to take the lenses out and compare the vision in your glasses.