What are rigid corneal contact lenses

Rigid corneal contact lenses are a type of corneal contact lens that can be used to improve vision and visual quality. Corneal contact lenses are categorized into rigid corneal contact lenses and soft corneal contact lenses according to the material of the contact lenses and whether there is any resistance or whether it can produce bending after pressure. Rigid corneal contact lenses are mainly used for cone cornea and myopia correction in clinical practice. Rigid corneal contact lenses as a foreign body will produce a foreign body sensation or unclear vision at the initial stage of wearing, and this physiological symptom usually lasts for 1 to 2 weeks, which will be gradually eliminated with slow adaptation. When rigid contact lenses are needed, it is recommended to go to regular hospitals for configuration, wear and care properly under the doctor’s guidance, stop wearing them when discomfort occurs and consult the doctor for checkups, and follow the doctor’s instructions for appropriate treatment.