Rigid gas-permeable contact lenses are a safe and effective means of treating refractive abnormalities in the pediatric population.

Abstract

RGP contact lenses are a safe, effective, and tolerable means of treating refractive abnormalities in the pediatric population. With proper education, families can be successful with daily RGP insertion and removal. RGP contact lenses have the advantage of excellent oxygen transmissibility, low bacterial and protein adherence, and the potential to correct irregular astigmatism. Disadvantages include frequent lens replacement.