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Also known as oxygen permeable contacts, gas permeable
contact lenses are a lot easier to take care of then other types of
contacts - including soft contact lenses. GP (Gas Permeable) contacts
are made from a combination of fluorine and silicone, meaning that they
won’t attract protein near as much as other types of contacts. If you
have had a problem with protein on your lenses in the past, GP contacts
will pretty much eliminate that problem.
One
thing which you should always keep in mind if you are using GP lens.
That is in order to keep the GP lenses free from protein, debris, and to
keep them comfortable when you wear them, you need to clean them
regularly. These lenses are easier to clean and even last longer than
soft lenses. GP lenses are the preferred way to follow for contact
lenses.
If you wear GP lenses or looking to wear them, you’ll
need to keep a re-wetting solution or saline drops with you just in case
they start to get dry. Anytime your eyes feel dry, you can use the drops
to moisten your eyes back up, and keep your contacts comfortable.
Re-wetting drops are normal to use, even with soft lenses. Dryness in
the eyes is very common with contacts, which is why you should always
have re-wetting drops with you.
After you have worn your GP
lenses during the day, you should always clean, rinse, and dry them out
once you take them out for the night. When you clean them, you should
always use the right solution, instead of water. If you soak them in
water it could damage the material, which could in turn damage your
eyes. Depending on the type of contacts and brand you have, you should
pick the solution accordingly. The solution you use shouldn’t burn your
eyes, or cause you to feel any type of discomfort.
When you go to
your optician to have your eyes fitted for contacts, be sure to ask
about gas permeable contacts. If your eye doctor thinks they are right
for you, he should recommend them. Normally, they are for older people,
or those who have had eye problems in the past. They are strong contacts
- and perfect for daily wear.
If you’ve been looking for contact
lenses that won’t disappoint, GP lenses are everything you need. They
can be purchased locally or online, normally at the same price of soft
lenses. They last longer than soft lenses, meaning that you won’t need
to purchase them quite as often. If you take care of them, they should
last you for a long time. Once you have tried gas permeable contact
lenses and see just how great they are - you’ll never look at soft
contact lenses the same way again.
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