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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do gas permeable lenses last?
Rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses will last you for 12 months with the right care and cleaning.
Do they still make gas permeable contact lenses?
Yes, rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses are still available. Polymer Technology, Paragon Vision Sciences, and Bausch + Lomb are some RGP contact lens manufacturers.
Are gas permeable contacts better than soft?
It depends on the individual. Rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses are for people who don't get the desired visual acuity from soft contact lenses and who are willing to go through a period of adaptation to contact lens wear.
Are gas permeable contacts better for dry eyes?
Rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses have 0% water content making them a good choice for people who have sensitive and dry eyes.
Who should wear gas permeable lenses?
Rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses are custom-made to match the wearer, so they are generally a good choice for anyone. You must be willing to adapt to these lenses for a whole year since these lenses are a 12-month supply.

Gas Permeable Contact Lens Reviews

Rating: 9.1/10 - 47 reviews

Boston EO

Gas Permeable

I had soft contacts for 20 years before discovering the RGP. I am AMAZED at the difference. I could not keep the soft lens in place and they always bothered me. I have perfect vision with the RGP. I have been wearing them for 3 years now and I can not believe how great my vision is with these. It only took about a week to get used to them - but onc...

Boston ES

Gas Permeable

The Boston ES is a quality lens. It is super comfortable and last a long time. I can see great and its easy to take care of. 1800Getlens.com has the best prices on the Boston ES lens. They are the least expensive from all online suppliers and sellers and I usually get my lenses faster than expected.

Boston II

Gas Permeable

The Boston II gas permeable lens is the best for eyes. I wear this contact lens all day long and it always stays moist and comfortable. I never get dry or bloodshot eyes with this thing. It is very strong and lasts a long time if you take good care of it which is pretty easy.

Boston IV

Gas Permeable

The Boston IV is a great contact lens. I have been wearing it for about 4 years now and am very satisfied. It gives me great sight and it is very comfortable. 1800Getlens.com has the best buy on Boston IV lenses. Buying on this site is very convenient, I can get my lenses delivered mail order direct to patient at the lowest price.

Boston XO

Gas Permeable

This lens is the best rgp! The Boston XO gas permeable lens is very comfortable. I always wear it all day long with no problems. I almost never have to put in eye drops. The lens also gives me the best sight I have ever had with a contact lens. I get clear and crisp vision at all distances. I am sticking with this lens!

Boston Equalens

Gas Permeable

When it comes to rgps the Boston Equalens is the top dog. This is one high quality contact lens. I have never had one that didn't last at least a year and I have never had one that scratches. Its great not having to buy contact lenses all of the time. Its also very comfortable and gives me the vision correction that I need.

Fluoroperm 30

Gas Permeable

The Fluoroperm 30 gas permeable lens is the most comfortable RGP on the market. No other lens has given my eyes such perfect acute vision. They stay moist and comfortable even after long periods. The lens fits my eye great and it is extremely stable.

Fluoroperm 60

Gas Permeable

I have worn a couple of gas permeable contact lenses in the past and the best on I have worn is the Fluoroperm 60 contact lens. The thicker design is perfect for my difficult prescription. Plus, they last much longer than any others I've used. 1800GetLens.com makes very easy to order my lenses since they have all of my information already in the...

Fluoroperm 92

Gas Permeable

After I had eye surgery, these lenses were a life-saver. It would have been very inconvenient to have to wear my glasses, but I was worried I couldn't wear contacts with my eyes so sensitive. With these lenses, it was no problem. My eyes could breathe and they stayed moist. I would recommend this lens for everyone.

Paragon HDS

Gas Permeable

The Paragon HDS gas permeable contact lens is a great lens! This contact gives me great sight. Everything that I see is crystal clear and there is no blurriness whatsoever. It fits my eye great and gives me amazing comfort. This lens just makes wearing contacts so much more convenient!

Paragon HDS 100

Gas Permeable

I love the Paragon HDS 100 because it is so comfortable. I never get irritated or itchy eyes with this lens so they are always clear and looking their best! I don't have to always put in eye drops like I had to with my other rgps that I wore in the past. This lens also lasts me a long time so it saves me money!

Paragon Thin

Gas Permeable

The paragon thin rgp is the best gas permeable contact lens on the market. It is a very durable lens. I have never had one that has scratched or torn or even gotten cloudy on me and I have been wearing them for 8 years! The lens is very comfortable. I can just put it into my eye in the morning and then forget about it.

PMMA

Gas Permeable

I have been wearing the PMMA gas permeable contact lens for about 5 years now and I am a very satisfied customer. I always get great vision with every lens that I get and it is always comfortable. The lens always last me more than a year so I am not always buying a new contact which is nice.

Polycon II

Gas Permeable

I have worn disposable contact lenses all of my life and I wanted to see what the RGPS were like. I tried a few that weren't that great and they I tried the Polycon II. I was amazed at how comfortable it was. I had never felt anything like it with any other kind of lens. The sight was great too so suffice it to stay I am sticking with this lens...

Optimum Comfort

Gas Permeable

My husband has been wearing the Optimum Classic gas permeable lens for about 6 years now and he got me to switch about a year ago from my disposable lenses. I am glad I made the switch. This RGP is much higher quality than my old contact. I get better sight and they are more comfortable. They're also easy to clean so there is no loss of conveni...

Optimum Classic

Gas Permeable

Of all the RGPs that I have tried the Optimum Classic lens is the most comfortable. It keeps my eyes moist and lets them breath and keeps them feeling great all day every day. I never have any problems with it and the best contact lens is one you don't know is there!

Optimum Extra

Gas Permeable

When it comes to gas permeable lenses the Optimum extra is my favorite. Let me tell you why. I can wear this lens all day and it never gives me dry or irritated eyes! I am not constantly putting in eye drops with this lens. It is also very durable and it lasts more than a year if you take good care of it.

Optimum Extreme

Gas Permeable

The Optimum Extreme has always lasted me at least a year with the last 4 that I have worn. The lens stays comfortable the entire time too which I thought was a very nice change. With other lenses it seemed like the last 2 weeks or so the lens was very uncomfortable but its not the case with the optimum extreme.

SA 18 (Phoenix 18)

Gas Permeable

I just switched to the SA 18 (Phoenix 18) gas permeable contact lenses from weekly disposable lenses and I love them! It is just much higher quality than any other contact that I have worn. I get great sight and amazing comfort and I only have to buy contacts once a year so I am saving a ton of money with the SA 18 RGPs!

SA 32 (Phoenix 32)

Gas Permeable

I have been wearing the Phoenix 32 gas permeable lens for a pretty long time and it has always been good to me! The contact lens is very comfortable and gives me the perfect vision I need. I'm still pretty young so my eyes are still changing. Almost every time that I get new Phoenix 32 contact lenses I am getting a different prescription and the...

Boston XO2

Gas Permeable

The Boston XO2 made contacts easy for me. This lens is very easy to take care of and to put in and remove from my eye. It also lasts a long time so I don't always have to buy replacement lenses. The sight it gives me is just as good as my glasses and better than any other contact lens. Its convenient not to have to mess with glasses too.