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3.3 Types of Rigid Contact Lenses




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This article is from the Vision and Eye Care FAQ, by grants@research.canon.com.au (Grant Sayer) with numerous contributions by others.

3.3 Types of Rigid Contact Lenses

Rigid contact lenses also vary depending on the material and the design of
the shape of the contact lens. Rigid lenses provide a "new" front surface
to the eye and help in the elimination of astigmatism because the tear film
fills the gap between the lens and the astigmatic cornea.

For information on lens conditions see the URL listed below.

Major Material types include;

 

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