Family EyeCare Center
338 East Hamilton Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
Phone: 408-866-2020
Fax: 408-370-3937
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VSP, Medicare, Eye Med,
Medical Eye Services,
Anthem Blue PPO, Aetna, Cigna,
Blue Shield PPO, Health Net, and others.

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Contact Lens Resources

Bifocal Contacts: A Viable Option for Presbyopes Disposable Contacts: The Ultimate Convenience
Color Contact Lenses: Walk on the Wild Side Extended Wear Contact Lenses
Contact Lenses for Astigmatism RGP Lens Care
Contact Lenses: The Right Fit RGPs
Contacts and Allergies Soft Contact Lens Care
Costume Contact Lenses UV Blocking Contact Lenses

RGPs- Rigid Gas Permeable

Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) contact lenses are made of plastic materials that allow oxygen and carbon dioxide to pass through the lenses. RGP contact lenses are rigid, yet flexible. Most RGP contact lenses are designed to be worn daily; however, there are RGP lenses developed for extended wear.

While their popularity has softened in the United States over the past several years, these lenses are great for motivated patients who require sharp, clear vision for all types of situations. In some clinical situations, GP lenses actually represent a superior choice over soft lenses.

Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) contact lenses are made of plastic materials that allow oxygen and carbon dioxide to pass through the lenses. RGP contact lenses are rigid, yet flexible. Most RGP contact lenses are designed to be worn daily; however, there are RGP lenses developed for extended wear.

While their popularity has softened in the United States over the past several years, these lenses are great for motivated patients who require sharp, clear vision for all types of situations. In some clinical situations, GP lenses actually represent a superior choice over soft lenses.