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 »  Home  »  Contact Lenses  »  Contact Lens Types  »  Gas Permeable Contacts

Gas Permeable Contacts

Boston XO2
Boston XO2 contact lenses from Polymer Technology are a good choice for patients with sensitive eyes.
Gas Permeable Contacts
Introduced in 1979, the technology for gas permeable lenses is actually more recent than that of soft lenses.  Gas permeable lenses, also known as RGPs, rigid gas permeable, or oxygen permeable lenses, are made using silicone, a more flexible material than PMMA.
Boston Equalens
Boston Equalens contact lenses from Polymer Technology are a good choice for patients with sensitive eyes.
Boston RXD
Boston RXD contact lenses from Polymer Technology are simple to care for because they are made from patented oxygen permeable material that allows your eyes to breathe.
Boston 7
Boston 7 contact lenses, manufactured by Polymer Technology, are gas permeable contacts made to the exact specifications of your prescription.
Boston Envision
Boston Envision contact lenses are manufactured by Polymer Technology and feature a unique bi-aspheric back surface design for superior comfort and adaptation.
Boston EO
Deposit resistant materials allow Boston EO lenses to give you crisp, irritant-free vision.
Fluoroperm 60
Fluoroperm 60 contact lenses are made by Paragon Vision Sciences and are replaced with new lenses after being worn for one year. 
Boston Equalens II
Boston Equalens II lenses are made with materials that have a non-stick surface, ensuring that your eyes are kept comfortable and your sight crisp and clear.
Boston ES
You will be able to locate your Boston ES contacts in the cleaning solution with ease because of the light tint they are infused with.
Boston II
Boston II contact lenses from Polymer Technology are easy to take care of because they are made from patented oxygen permeable material that allows your eyes to breathe.
Boston IV
Boston IV contact lenses from Polymer Technology are easy to take care of because they are made from patented oxygen permeable material that allows your eyes to breathe.
Boston XO
Boston XO contact lenses from Polymer Technology are gas permeable lenses manufactured to for excellent eye health.
PMMA
PMMA contacts are custom made according to the exact specifications of your prescription.  For added assistance, the lenses are made with a light visibility tint to assist in locating the lenses in the solution.
Polycon II
For added assistance, Polycon II contacts are manufactured with a light tint to help locate them in the solution.  This tint will not change the color of your eyes.
Paraperm EW
Paraperm EW contacts are made with a light tint to help you locate your lenses in the solution.  This tint will not alter the color of your eyes. 
Paraperm 02
Paraperm 02 contact lenses are made to order to the exact specifications of your prescription and are available in a wide range of parameters and lens designs.
Hydro 02
Hydro 02 contacts are made of deposit resistant materials to keep your lenses fresh throughout the entire day.  The lenses are made to order according to your prescription.
SGP III
SGP III lenses are the final generation of the SGP line of contact lenses, using the thinness of the SGP I and the high oxygen permeability of the SGP II.  SGP III contacts have also added a fluorine chemical composition for increased deposit resistance.
SGP II
SGP II lenses are manufactured to increase oxygen permeability while maintaining the stability of the SGP I lenses, making them an ideal choice for patients suffering from dry eyes.
SGP I
SGP I lenses are manufactured using materials that favor a thin design, providing you with increased comfort without sacrificing visual acuity or oxygen permeability. 
SA 32 (Phoenix 32)
SA 32 (Phoenix 32) contact lenses are made to order to the exact specifications of your prescription.  For added assistance, the lenses are made with a light visibility tint to assist in locating the lenses in the solution.
SA 18 (Phoenix-18)
SA 18 (Phoenix-18) contact lenses are made to order to the exact specifications of your prescription.  For added assistance, the lenses are made with a light visibility tint to assist in locating the lenses in the solution. 
Trans-aire
Trans-aire lenses offer a high level of oxygen permeability without fogging or causing dryness.  The lenses are made of thin and stable deposit resistant materials that keep your eyes clear and comfortable throughout the entire day.
Fluoroperm 30
To provide you with optimum comfort, Fluoroperm 30 lenses are made of deposit resistant materials.
Fluoroperm 92
You will be able to locate your Fluoroperm 92 contacts in the cleaning solution with ease because of the light tint they are infused with.
Fluoroperm 151
To provide you with optimum comfort, Fluoroperm 151 lenses are made of deposit resistant materials. 
Fluorex 300
Fluorex 300 contacts are made with deposit resistant material and provide you with exceptional wettability and oxygen permeability to give you clear and comfortable vision throughout the entire day. 
Fluorex 500
Fluorex 500 contacts are made with deposit resistant material and provide you with exceptional wettability and oxygen permeability to give you clear and comfortable vision throughout the entire day. 
Fluorex 700
Fluorex 700 contact lenses are manufactured by GT Laboratories as gas permeable lenses and are made to the precise specifications of your prescription.
Fluorocon
Some patients will be able to wear Fluorocon contacts as extended wear lenses, depending on advice from their eye care practitioner.
OP-2
OP-2 contact lenses from Optical Polymer Research are gas permeable contact lenses custom made to the exact specifications of your prescription.
OP-3
OP-3 lenses are made with a visible tint to facilitate in locating your lenses in the solution.  This tint will not alter the color of your eyes.
OP-6
OP-6 contact lenses from Optical Polymer Research are gas permeable contact lenses.  They are custom made lenses that are manufactured to the exact specifications of your prescription.
Optacryl 60
Optacryl 60 contacts are manufactured with a light visible tint to assist you in finding your lenses in the solution.  This tint will not change the color or your eyes.
O-Perm 30
O-Perm 30 lenses are designed to take full advantage of oxygen permeability.  O-Perm 30 contacts use stable, stress free polymers to provide a medium diffusion constant (dk) in a lens capable of being shaped to a wide array of designs.
O-Perm 60
O-Perm 60 contacts were the first to be made using fluorine-containing contact lens material, making it one of the most popular lenses for patients with high oxygen needs.
Optimum Classic
Optimum Classic contact lenses are manufactured to be durable, resilient lenses and are more wettable than most comparable lenses.  The lenses are wonderfully suited to unusual geometries and extremely thin lens designs.
Optimum Comfort
Optimum Comfort contacts give you enhanced wettability, stability and oxygen transmission providing advanced levels of comfort for wearers.
Optimum Extra
Optimum Extra contacts give you enhanced wettability, stability and oxygen transmission providing advanced levels of comfort making them an ideal choice for patients with demanding regimens.
Paragon HDS
Paragon HDS contact lenses are made with materials that utilize a proprietary hyper puffed delivery system to purify the material's silicone content, offering one of the most efficient lens materials in the industry. 
Paragon HDS 100
The posterior curve of the Paragon HDS 100 lens is selected so as to properly fit an individual eye and the anterior curve is selected to provide the necessary optical power to correct refractive error.
Paragon Thin
Paragon Thin contact lenses from Paragon Vision Sciences are gas permeable lenses designed to be worn as daily wear lenses and replaced after up to a year of use.  Depending on advice from an eye care practitioner, some patients may be able to wear them as extended wear lenses for up to a week.