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The Characteristics of Hard Contact Lenses

Commercial contact lenses come in two main types, commonly known as “hard” and “soft.” Both types have their advantages, disadvantages, and particular characteristics beyond simply being hard or soft. In addition, the health benefits and potential health risks of each type of lens is definitely worth considering when deciding which type to purchase and use.

Hard Contact Lenses

Modern hard lenses are usually a specific type called “rigid gas-permeable.” This refers to a scientific improvement which allows a lens to be hard, yet still permit a large amount of oxygen to pass through. Because the lack of oxygen to the eye is at the root of many contact lens-related health issues, rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses are much safer than the old hard lenses.

RGP lenses are typically made of a non-water-containing and less flexible plastic material, and are much more durable than their soft-lens counterparts. As a result, RGP lenses are far easier to care for than soft lenses and do not need to be replaced nearly as often. Most RGP lenses can be worn for up to two or three years.

As mentioned above, RGP lenses are specifically designed to permit oxygen flow to the cornea of the eye. This helps prevent infection and irritation and promotes overall optical health. RGP lenses can also be worn overnight without significant health risk due to their gas-permeable qualities. They also have the benefit of being a correctional tool for vision problems such as astigmatism.

The main disadvantage of a hard lens is that it is less comfortable than a soft one. When a patient first begins wearing hard RGP lenses, they must usually go through an adjustment period while their eye becomes accustomed to having a rigid object imposed upon it. Hard lens wearers who stop using their contacts for any length of time may have to undergo this adjustment process again. Hard lenses have also been known to move around on the eye more than soft ones. This may lead to irritating or painful sensations or blurred vision when the lens slips off the center of the eye.

Because the eye is a highly sensitive and important part of the body, be sure to consult a medical professional before deciding whether or not to use contact lenses. That, combined with proper care of your lenses, is key to minimizing the risk of infection – or even blindness.

Recently, Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) recalled its Complete Moisture Plus Multipurpose Contact Solution after it was linked to an outbreak of Acanthamoeba keratitis, an extremely dangerous eye infection that may lead to permanent blindness. If you have been hurt by this faulty product, call 866-950-9000 right away to set up a free initial consultation with a contact solution recall lawyer from Williams Kherkher.