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RGP Contact Lens Fitting Guide by Mossab Omair is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Gas permeable (GP) contact lenses, also known as rigid gas permeable lenses (RGP), are rigid plastic lenses that allow oxygen to pass through. They are an alternative to soft contact lenses. GP lenses are suitable for conditions like keratoconus, irregular corneas, high refractive errors, and astigmatism. Compared to soft lenses, GP lenses provide better oxygen delivery, vision, comfort, and hygiene. However, they require consistent wear to maintain adaptation and can slip more easily than soft lenses. The

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Mossab Omair

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