People with presbyopia , because GP lenses come in numerous bifocal and multifocal designs. Different bifocal designs work well for different people, so having many choices is a real plus. Also, many people find that the best combination of near and distance acuity is obtained with GP bifocals. People who have a condition called keratoconus , where the cornea is cone-shaped and causes extreme visual distortion. People who need contact lenses after refractive surgery. Gas permeable contacts also are used for ortho-k , where specially designed GP lenses are worn during sleep to reshape the cornea and improve vision.
Unlike soft lenses, to achieve maximum comfort with gas permeable contacts, you need to wear them regularly though not necessarily every day. If you don't wear your soft lenses for a week, they'll still be comfortable when you put them on a week later. But if you don't wear your GP lenses for a week, you'll probably need some time to get comfortable again. Also, GP lenses are smaller in size than soft lenses, which means there is a greater risk of gas permeable lenses dislodging from the eye during sports or other activities.
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. Finally, GP lenses do require care , since they are reused for one year or more. Since comfort is the primary barrier to greater popularity of gas permeable lenses, hybrid contact lenses are an excellent choice for people who want the clarity of a GP lens and wearing comfort that more closely resembles that of soft lenses.
In some cases, with higher levels of astigmatism, you may need RGP toric contacts. Book a contact lens exam and fitting today to see for yourself. Browse our selection of top contact lens brands. We carry daily, weekly and monthly disposables, multifocal and more. Visit your local For Eyes or shop online in just a few clicks. Shop Contact Lenses. I also agree to the Privacy Policy.
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These lenses are typically more expensive as they are designed for special eye needs. RGP contact lenses are less common. They can therefore be harder to find and purchase, which can make them more expensive. If you take care of them properly, you will not need to buy another pair for a year, which can save you money.
Daily use contacts are soft, flexible, and common, so there are a lot of options. There are daily disposal contacts, daily reusable contacts that are disposed of weekly, and daily reusable contacts that are disposed of monthly.
Daily disposable contacts typically come in a box with 30 or 90 pairs of lenses. Common brands and prices of daily disposable contacts, from lowest to highest, are outlined below:. Prices for contact lenses go up as the refractive error or specialty needs increase.
The most expensive lenses are bifocal or multifocal lenses or those correcting for astigmatism irregular corneal shape or presbyopia farsightedness related to age. More expensive lenses may also have newer technology that claim to be more oxygen-permeable or moist to prevent dry eyes. Contacts that have tints for color or ultraviolet UV light protection often cost a bit more as well.
Disposable contacts that are designed to be reused on a weekly, monthly, or set replacement schedule also come in boxes of varying amounts. These contacts are taken out each night, disinfected, and used up to the recommended number of uses before disposal. Often, buying a box with more lenses can be more cost-efficient.
Common weekly disposable contact brands and types, with costs from lowest to highest, are outlined below:. Just like with daily disposable contacts, correcting for more significant refractive errors can mean specialty contacts are needed, which can cost a little more per box. Lenses that offer cosmetic eye color choices also typically cost more. Daily use contacts that are designed to last a month to three months before replacement also come in boxes with multiple lenses.
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