I've worn "hard" gas permeable acrylic lenses, Boston IV RGP for 10 years, no problems, power stayed the same. Very clear vision, no blurring when blinking. They say this technology is even more advanced than the soft formulas.

Insert in morning, remove before bed, easy to handle, easy to clean, no discomfort all day! (I'm luckier than most.)


Only drawback, if you lose one, it's costly.


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I had runny nose for a while when using solution that claimed "extra moisturising". The preservatives were irritating. Changed to another and everything OK. Soft lens solutions are fine. I suspect saline is just as good if you are careful in keeping everything clean. You might also try after cleaning, soaking in plain water a few minutes before inserting.

Actually, for a long time when imported solutions were very expensive, I also used just plain cooled boiled water for storage and it was fine. The problem above happened only when cheaper products appeared on the local market.

My favorite aid is "Supraclens" overnight protein remover. Expensive, hard to get here but leaves RGP lenses very comfortable. I stretch it by using one drop for a whole week, since it comes in a TINY bottle. Maybe risky, but doing it for years.

Believe it or not ....... Supraclens may cause a religious conflict. It is made from a pig organ enzyme.

All the best,

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