Gas Permeable (RGP) Lenses for Keratoconus – Trusted by Patients from New York and Beyond
Why Many New York Patients Are Now Seeking More Advanced Solutions
For many years, rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses were considered the gold standard for managing keratoconus. Their rigid structure allowed them to mask the irregular shape of the cornea, improving vision significantly over traditional soft lenses. RGP lenses remain a valuable option, especially in early keratoconus or specific cases, but for many patients, newer lens technologies now offer far superior outcomes.
At Keratoconus Specialists of Maryland, we’re seeing a growing number of patients from New York and other states who are still wearing RGP lenses but are frustrated with their vision, reporting issues like glare, discomfort, ghosting, or simply not seeing as clearly as they hoped. Many have been told, “this is the best you can get.” We disagree!
New Era of Keratoconus Lenses: Sharp, Stable, Life-Changing Vision
Thanks to major advancements in contact lens technology, we now offer a range of custom-designed lenses that often outperform traditional RGPs in every category—comfort, clarity, stability, and overall quality of life. These include:
✅ Hybrid and Semi-Scleral Options – For patients needing a balance between traditional lens types and modern comfort and clarity.
✅ Scleral Lenses – Rest on the white of the eye, vault over the cornea, and create a fluid reservoir that improves comfort and vision.
✅ Custom Wavefront Scleral Lenses – Correct high-order aberrations (HOAs), reducing glare, halos, and distortion.
✅ Scan-Based Scleral Lenses – Digitally mapped to match the eye’s topography with unparalleled precision.
✅ PROSE Lenses – Medically indicated scleral devices that support healing and vision.
✅ Impression-Based Scleral Lenses (EyePrint PRO) – Created from an impression mold of the eye for a truly personalized fit.
Why So Many RGP Wearers Are Making the Switch
While RGPs were once the go-to option, these new lens types often deliver sharper, more stable vision with fewer visual disturbances. Many also offer:
🌀 Reduction or elimination of high-order aberrations (HOAs)
🌙 Improved night driving and contrast sensitivity
👁️ Greater lens comfort for longer daily wear
💡 Clearer, more natural vision with less glare, ghosting, or halos
We routinely help patients who’ve seen multiple eye doctors and are still unhappy with their vision—even those told there are no better options.
From New York to Maryland: Your Journey to Better Vision Starts Here
Our team specializes in complex keratoconus cases and advanced lens design. Patients from New York City, Long Island, and across NY State travel to us because they’re looking for more than another RGP refit—they want real solutions.
With over 50 years of combined experience and access to the latest technology, we take a concierge-style, patient-first approach to every case. If you’re wearing RGPs but your vision still isn’t clear or comfortable, we can help.
Dr. Irwin Azman and Dr. Benjamin Azman, Keratoconus Specialists MD, prescribe specialty contact lenses for a variety of hard-to-fit eyes, including patients with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Radial Keratotomy / Lasik Complications and Lasik failures, Keratoconus, Corneal Ectasia, Post-Surgical Vision Loss, Pellucid Marginal Degeneration, and other irregular corneas.
Dr. Azman, one of the country’s top Keratoconus Specialists, neither avoids nor declines the challenge of prescribing the most difficult cases.