How to Clean RGP Contact Lenses

Cleaning your RGP contact lenses will become easier with time.

RGP or "rigid gas permeable" contact lenses are rigid without being hard. They take a little more time getting use to than soft contacts. RGP contact lenses are made of firm, durable plastic that transmits oxygen. The contacts resist deposits and are not as likely to carry bacteria as soft lenses. But they usually take a little more time to adjust to than soft lenses. RGP lenses can correct certain vision problems more accurately than soft lenses. You must ensure that cleaning instructions are followed closely.

Things You'll Need

• Warm water
• Clean towel
• Cleaning solution or sterile saline, according to your prescription.
• Clean lenses case
• Enzyme cleaner

Instructions

1. 

   Always handle contacts with clean, dry hands.

   Start by washing and drying your hands.

2. Place the right lens in the palm of your hand.

3. Add a few drops of solution on the contact. Very gently rub back and forth.

4. Rinse with more solution and gently rub and rinse again.

5. Repeat the steps for the left lens.

6. 

   Keep the case clean with fresh solution.

   Store the lenses in the case filled with fresh solution.

7. Clean your RGP lenses once a week with a enzyme cleaner.

Tips & Warnings

• Never rinse RGP contacts with water or saliva.

References

• contactlenses.org: What are GP contact lenses?
• byMayoClinic: What to know before yo buy

Resources

• contactlenses: Rigid contact Lenses