If you have corneal neovascularization, which is better - gas permeable contact lenses or disposable lenses?

Question

I am not sure which offers my eyes more oxgen - gas permable lenses or the newer, thinner disposable daily contact lenses. An optician at an eyeglass store sold me the disposables, but I am worried that his medical advice was biased by the sale. In the past, I have been told that gas permeables are the best for corneal neovascularization. The optician told me that things have changed with the evolution of the dispoable lenses. Any unbiased help would be much appreciated. Thank you so much!

Answer 1

Some of the daily disposables are great because you get a fresh, clean lens every day so the matrix isn't clogged up by wearing them over time.  Ask your doctor for the highest Dk (oxygen permeable) lenses which he/she believes are right for you whether it be soft or rigid.

Answer 2

The authority in eye problems -including contact lens and glasses - are THE MEDICAL DOCTORS! So, ask them. They studied years long to serve you. Ask dr. John Ciccone, ASCRS president what he thinks about this.

Answer 3

Not all the Doctors in the world are MD Medical Doctors. There are some very good contact lense doctors that are Optometerists and Opticians. They have studied long and hard as well. I think that you would most likely be served bust by getting a couple of opinions about what would be best for your specific situation. Only someone able to look at your individual situation would be able to give you the best advice.

Some new contact lense materials are better than the gas perms are. Get this.... State-of-the art "breathable" contact lenses, which are made with materials that deliver greater amounts of oxygen to the eye, are designed to help protect against the potential for corneal oxygen deficiency. O2 OPTIX™ is the latest innovation in breathable lenses, providing more than five times the oxygen than the leading soft contact lens and is the healthy choice for daily or occasional overnight wear.  Mr Ronaldo only knows how to slam people, not how to educate and help anyone. Ignore him and if you did not get the Optix lenses, ask for them and see what they say about them, or reseach them yourself and see what the gas permability is. You might be surprised what you can find out on your own.