Fewer than 0.5 percent of lens wearers own them. Some soft lenses are designed to be thrown away daily, weekly, or every other week depending on your eye care professional's instructions. Others can be used for up to a year.
Many people enjoy the comfort of soft contact lenses.
They're easy to insert, in fit comfortably and securely. RGP lenses are made of special, firmer plastics that are suited for the passage of oxygen and other gases. These lenses are very durable and typically last longer than soft lenses. RGP lenses offer crisp vision and are often preferred by people with high degrees of astigmatism. While they make take a little longer to get used to, regular wearers find them to be comfortable and the visual acuity outstanding.