My RM1000 Contact Lenses! [RGP Lenses from Menicon Z]

Hey guys! Some of you have been asking me what happened to my glasses since I have high myopia! I actually use contact lenses occasionally in place of glasses, for both aesthetic and vision corrective purposes.
My contact lenses are the RGP (Rigid Gas Permeable) from Menicon Z, which is a lens brand from Japan meant for people with high levels of myopia and astigmatism. I have been using it for 10 years, since 2011, and the lenses have helped to control the increasing eye levels for many years, to my relief. The texture and material of RGP lenses are much harder compared to soft lenses, so they may take a while getting used to.
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Right Eye:
Sph -11.25
Cyl -4.50
AX12
PD 31.5
Left Eye:
Sph -10.50
Cyl -4.5
AX172
PD 31.5
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[@pomegranate_flower2286]

Hello! I have been wearing these for about 3 years now and here are some tips! Make sure u ALWAYS clean them, everyday so that no infections don’t grow!!! And make sure u wash ur hands before and DO NOT use any paper towels, Kleenex, and cotton balls/pads because they loose lint and could irritate your eyes. Make sure you NEVER grab them with your nails because they could scratch them. Never put it on over a sink because they could fall in 😩 And never leave the cap open because it could dry them up and could get scratched. If u have any questions, just comment to me or reply and I’ll try to answer!

[@siokyingker8915]

What solution u are using to clean rgp?

[@elizabethlau9604]

Oh my gosh, finally! Someone who has high myopia and astigmatism like me..and malaysian too! I haven't heard about these contacts before. Thanks Kev!

[@pomegranate_flower2286]

Hello! I have been wearing these for about 3 years now and here are some tips! Make sure u ALWAYS clean them, everyday so that no infections don’t grow!!! And make sure u wash ur hands before and DO NOT use any paper towels, Kleenex, and cotton balls/pads because they loose lint and could irritate your eyes. Make sure you NEVER grab them with your nails because they could scratch them. Never put it on over a sink because they could fall in 😩 And never leave the cap open because it could dry them up and could get scratched. If u have any questions, just comment to me or reply and I’ll try to answer!

[@NoirPrintemps]

Omg. Same too. So expensive abt 2.3k mine. Not included monthly lens rinsing solution

[@BiG-JuPO1O1]

They're terrible lenses and they feel uncomfortable.

[@shawwzaahda]

@@pomegranate_flower2286 hi what is the starting price of this lens

[@mataoptometristcentresauja4530]

Good to hear RGP helped you alot. Prolonged wear also helps to diminish astigmatism as proven by research. Take care.

[@pomegranate_flower2286]

Hello! I have been wearing these for about 3 years now and here are some tips! Make sure u ALWAYS clean them, everyday so that no infections don’t grow!!! And make sure u wash ur hands before and DO NOT use any paper towels, Kleenex, and cotton balls/pads because they loose lint and could irritate your eyes. Make sure you NEVER grab them with your nails because they could scratch them. Never put it on over a sink because they could fall in 😩 And never leave the cap open because it could dry them up and could get scratched. If u have any questions, just comment to me or reply and I’ll try to answer!

[@NoirPrintemps]

Really! thanks is there any reference for these

[@Kinyosan1]

Hi, I have the Menicon Z since 15 years (yes!) Very good lenses indeed. And cheaper than before. It was RM 2000 back in the days.

[@UselessReads]

If the lenses are taken cared of well with no scratches, etc. and your prescription doesn't change significantly, you can keep your RGP lenses forever. Check out peroxide based cleaning, works very well with monthly progent cleaning. Source: 11 year wearer. I tried going soft lenses a few months ago and there's no compare.

[@pomegranate_flower2286]

Hello! I have been wearing these for about 3 years now and here are some tips! Make sure u ALWAYS clean them, everyday so that no infections don’t grow!!! And make sure u wash ur hands before and DO NOT use any paper towels, Kleenex, and cotton balls/pads because they loose lint and could irritate your eyes. Make sure you NEVER grab them with your nails because they could scratch them. Never put it on over a sink because they could fall in 😩 And never leave the cap open because it could dry them up and could get scratched. If u have any questions, just comment to me or reply and I’ll try to answer!

[@wellysiendow7592]

@@pomegranate_flower2286 can we use RGP when doing sports like badminton etc? Will it fall off when you do a lot of physical activity?

[@badreddinegacem]

​@pomegranate_flower2286 can you play soccer with rgp lenses? Please answer

[@UselessReads]

They're the same as soft contacts. Doing sports is fine. Don't know about full contact sports though, someone else with experience will need to answer that one.

[@badreddinegacem]

@@UselessReads what about contacts and cologne? Does cologne cause irritation to the eyes with rgp on

[@__xomary9312]

Unfortunately these are so expensive I recently broke one and I was devastated looking for an eye doctor to get me new ones to my surprise the ones I got are cheaper then my other ones I had it’s just so hard we have to take really good care of them and they are so fragile lol it’s definitely something we cannot live without at least for me glasses work but not perfectly but I’m glad I came across this video learning how to take care of them better

[@iantheawe]

I have kerotuconus and I wear this type of lens for almost 6 years. Though, mine is a little bigger as I always had trouble keeping the small one in my eyes. The cleaning and care products do cost much in the long run, but nothing beats a good eyesight.

[@afsalkh4622]

Bro I've also kerotoconous and i have these rgp lens.but for me it is so hard to use this lens it's soo uncomfortable. How do you managed to use rgp lens for these long. How much days take you to feel its like kinda comfortable

[@eugeneliu9233]

Hi Kev, where's the place you got these lenses from in Malaysia?

[@chrisgreen67]

Very nice demonstration! Can you also demonstrate how you take them out?

[@pomegranate_flower2286]

Hello! I have been wearing these for about 3 years now and here are some tips! Make sure u ALWAYS clean them, everyday so that no infections don’t grow!!! And make sure u wash ur hands before and DO NOT use any paper towels, Kleenex, and cotton balls/pads because they loose lint and could irritate your eyes. Make sure you NEVER grab them with your nails because they could scratch them. Never put it on over a sink because they could fall in 😩 And never leave the cap open because it could dry them up and could get scratched. If u have any questions, just comment to me or reply and I’ll try to answer!

[@pomegranate_flower2286]

Taking them out is very easy! Usually u will get a tiny plunger to take them out, if you do NOT have them, then u can find them on Amazon or ask your eye doctor!

[@Fishatameta]

Hi everyone, would need your suggestion. For those who wear this RGP Hard Lens, do you find it comfortable using it for daily use? I work in front of laptop > 8 hours every day, would it be recommended? It would be helpful if you guys have any experience thanks!

[@KevsWorld]

Hey there, after wearing RGP lenses for 10 years, I can confirm that it is NOT comfortable to wear for work for an extended period of time 😅 I usually will wear it from the morning until lunch time, then I have to remove and switch back to glasses during work days... otherwise it just gets so dry and coarse to look at the laptop the whole day!

[@GM-wo1lh]

Hello have you tried these yourself yet? How were they for you? Are you experienced wearing RGP contact lens?

[@morganfreeman7499]

Can RGP contacts cause droopy eyes (ptosis)?

[@KevsWorld]

Hey there, I have not heard of this occurrence happening because of ICL...best to consult an ophthalmologist!

[@1953childstar]

Yes, but I use a "DMV" plunger to remove them. Tugging on the corner of your eye causes ptosis..

[@GM-wo1lh]

​@@1953childstarHow about the other method of closing the top and bottom eye lid together with both fingers under the contact to pop them out?

[@1953childstar]

@@GM-wo1lh You need a mirror and caution to avoid loosing a lens. A towel needs to be placed under the face to avoid having the lens fall on the floor. This method can easily scratch the cornea. The DMV plunger avoids all that, it grabs the lens and you simply place it into the case. Amazon stocks the DMV plungers.

[@devidevidevina]

Hi is using rgp really help to have good vision like wearing glasses? Do you feel like something stuck in eyes? I use soft lens but it move in my eye and i felt uncomfortable and sometimes blurry

[@KevsWorld]

Hey there! RGP did help to stabilise my eye power in my youth years. However, it is very uncomfortable compared to soft lenses. Hmm, it only got stuck when I want to take it out, and when I moved my eyes too much it went out and stuck to the side

[@uzmaniza642]

Hi, am an optometrist here. There are many causes to the blurriness. Perhaps that lenses don't fit you well, or maybe you got dry eyes. It would be best if you get your eyes checked with an optometrist to know the root cause and perhaps find a better solution. They also can advise you on suitability for RGP lenses if you would like to try them.

[@heroi1062]

Hello i have these lenses for a few days now but I can't put it in my eyes for now , it very difficult for me ... Can you put the hard lenses in the "white area" of the eyes ? I know you can with soft lenses but hard lense may hurt my eyes ?

[@KevsWorld]

Hey there! Yea...it can't be very painful and difficult to put the contacts in the eyes. I wouldn't recommend putting it in the white area because then you'd have to drag it to the middle and it's very painful...

[@kaylasianfitness2956]

Have you ever found they got stuck to your eye when trying to take out?

[@KevsWorld]

Hey there! Yes, I have experienced that many many times 😅😂 and it's so frustrating because I have to find it and it hurts at the same time

[@loniingrassia0331]

I just got mine today and put them in whole home. They are very uncomfortable. Please give me some tips. Very blurry and I feel them

[@KevsWorld]

Hey there, I think there is no other wear to get used to them except than to keep wearing it and putting eye drops...I wore them for 10 years, and usually by half-day I am very tired and have to remove them. Try not to strain your eyes when wearing it, such as looking at small or intense things for a long period. Or, go to your optometrist to get them refitted, perhaps the alignment was not done right. I have experienced one time when the fitting was not right and everything was slightly blur.

[@loniingrassia0331]

@@KevsWorld I brought them to my optometrist and he did say the company I ordered them from he would contact. He seemed unhappy with the fit and now is looking back into soft lens. I am -12. In contacts and that’s almost the last size plus astigmatism so my options aren’t much. It’s the worst and I would love lasik just cannot do the cost right now.

[@glencowell4924]

Hey. Like the video! If you can remember, How long did it take you to get used to these lenses? I tried RGP lenses once but it felt like I had grit in my eye so bad! Does it really get better? My optician didn’t know a lot about them so I gave up! My prescription is -13 & -12.5! They don’t make soft lenses strong enough. Please help! Thanks!

[@KevsWorld]

Hey there! Thanks so much! It took me like a week to get used to it. I remember the first time I tried, it was really painful and my eyes kept rejecting it, so about a week I think. Then after wearing it for many hours a day, I slowly got used to it and it was somewhat "ok/comfy". But yea, I think soft lenses would've been more comfortable but they don't make it for our vision!

[@carolinechie]

Hi, I’m a new RGP wearer and still getting mine fitted but I’ve been struggling with dust getting caught every time wind blows in my face and I can’t walk outside with my eyes open. Do you have any tips on this issue? Thanks in advance!

[@KevsWorld]

Hey there, welcome to the RGP group! I have not encountered the issue before....maybe wearing sunglasses might help you? Or like those transparent large face shield or goggles temporarily until your eyes get adjusted to outside particles?

[@C.R886]

Make another video on how to put them in, take out and cleaning ! Please

[@C.R886]

Thanks kev, 2 weeks getting them nervous

[@pomegranate_flower2286]

Hello! I have been wearing these for about 3 years now and here are some tips! Make sure u ALWAYS clean them, everyday so that no infections don’t grow!!! And make sure u wash ur hands before and DO NOT use any paper towels, Kleenex, and cotton balls/pads because they loose lint and could irritate your eyes. Make sure you NEVER grab them with your nails because they could scratch them. Never put it on over a sink because they could fall in 😩 And never leave the cap open because it could dry them up and could get scratched. If u have any questions, just comment to me or reply and I’ll try to answer!

[@pomegranate_flower2286]

When you put them in, put it on ur inner and open you eyes with your other fingers, then put it In but do not push on it! And when cleaning them, place it on your palm and put your saline solution on it too and GENTLY rub. Hope that helps! ❤️

[@C.R886]

@@pomegranate_flower2286 thanks, big day coming soon, wish you could make a video! Lol

[@pomegranate_flower2286]

@@C.R886 haha! I would love to bed I don’t feel too prepared yet 😅

[@liamd967]

So would you say your myopia is more due to the curvature of your cornea rather than the axial length of your eye? Or maybe a combination of both? Just curious because I'm wondering how the contact lenses have stabilized your myopia so well!

[@KevsWorld]

Hey there! I'm actually not very sure on what the exact anatomical reasons for my myopia is, but it is genetic for me 😅 to further explain how the contact lenses help the astigmatism (which I also have), here's a website that explains: www.allaboutvision.com/contacts/torics.htm

[@pomegranate_flower2286]

Hello! I have been wearing these for about 3 years now and here are some tips! Make sure u ALWAYS clean them, everyday so that no infections don’t grow!!! And make sure u wash ur hands before and DO NOT use any paper towels, Kleenex, and cotton balls/pads because they loose lint and could irritate your eyes. Make sure you NEVER grab them with your nails because they could scratch them. Never put it on over a sink because they could fall in 😩 And never leave the cap open because it could dry them up and could get scratched. If u have any questions, just comment to me or reply and I’ll try to answer!

[@abcdtyny]

why didn't you choore Menicon Tinu RM1400？

[@dz_akram__pc_4746]

First of all, thank you, brother, for the useful video. I want to ask you when you go outside. Sometimes you are not bothered by dust and you feel something in your eyes and redness and you cannot even open your eyes. And you just want to take off the lenses I have the same lenses and I live in a desert environment with wind Greetings from Algeria and I hope you will answer me Thanks in advance

[@dz_akram__pc_4746]

???

[@raniah4402]

اذا تقدر دير اسكليرال​@@dz_akram__pc_4746

[@timapplepie]

U cant rub it in circle motion tho

[@pomegranate_flower2286]

Hello! I have been wearing these for about 3 years now and here are some tips! Make sure u ALWAYS clean them, everyday so that no infections don’t grow!!! And make sure u wash ur hands before and DO NOT use any paper towels, Kleenex, and cotton balls/pads because they loose lint and could irritate your eyes. Make sure you NEVER grab them with your nails because they could scratch them. Never put it on over a sink because they could fall in 😩 And never leave the cap open because it could dry them up and could get scratched. If u have any questions, just comment to me or reply and I’ll try to answer!

[@cikpah2806]

I'm newbie for these contact lense..i just bought it around Rm700 n can last for 3years😅😅

[@define5559]

Have you ever used the Clear Care solution just wondering if the menicon is better or not. Thanks!

[@KevsWorld]

Hey there! I haven't tried Clear Care before....I've been using Menicon cleaning solutions only for 10 years in a row 😅 do let me know if you find it better!

[@GM-wo1lh]

​@@KevsWorldHave you tried other RGP contact lens before? How did they compare to Menicon Z? Was Menicon Z the best RGP you've tried?

[@wna7367]

hi may i know where did you get your menicon z lenses

[@KevsWorld]

Hey there! I ordered the menicon Z lenses from my local optical shop which I usually do my glasses and contact lenses from. They usually order it from Japan so it takes 2 weeks +

[@wna7367]

@@KevsWorld thanks for answering my questionz are youR RGP lenses toric?

[@SyedIbrahim-fn6uw]

For how long u can store rgp without use?

[@KevsWorld]

Hey there, I'm not very sure how long you can store it without use...but it will be very dry if you don't use it 😅

[@eizlanfarhan7774]

Hi. May i know where did you order your rgp lens?

[@KevsWorld]

Hey there, I ordered it from my local optical shops near my house, called Alpha Optical....there is an optometrist there who would order the contacts. But perhaps checking in with your local optical shops might be more convenient!

[@506blackswan]

If i may know, mate… why would you not try to do LASIK surgery due to high miopia? Thx

[@KevsWorld]

Hey there! My eye power is too high for LASIK as well as my eye ball shape is not suitable for it...hence the doctor recommended me to do ICL which I did and it has been life changing!

[@506blackswan]

@@KevsWorld thx for such great information... Now i know that lasik indeed not for everyone... I'm started to get used with softlens and thankfully 'coz your information i wanna see my doctor to discuss about these hardlens

[@xinxiutan8536]

hey, may i know what is the rgp cleaning solution you are using rn? seem like there is a shortage on ao sept / avizor ever clean, thanks!

[@xinxiutan8536]

and also may i know where did u purchase the menicare solution haha, thanks!

[@KevsWorld]

Hey there, I use Menicon solution and I usually buy them off the rack from my local optical shops. They are not so rare and depends on the optical shops if they sell contact lenses, usually they will sell Menicon solution in Malaysia.

[@Tuesdayskitchen]

How much is your cyl?

[@KevsWorld]

Hey there, here are my previous eyesight data ► Right Eye: Sph -11.25 Cyl -4.50 AX12 PD 31.5 Left Eye: Sph -10.50 Cyl -4.5 AX172 PD 31.5

[@Tuesdayskitchen]

Thank you for replying🤗

[@svr_1515]

Bro I also order rgp lense but it cost RM 2000 for both side

[@pomegranate_flower2286]

Hello! I have been wearing these for about 3 years now and here are some tips! Make sure u ALWAYS clean them, everyday so that no infections don’t grow!!! And make sure u wash ur hands before and DO NOT use any paper towels, Kleenex, and cotton balls/pads because they loose lint and could irritate your eyes. Make sure you NEVER grab them with your nails because they could scratch them. Never put it on over a sink because they could fall in 😩 And never leave the cap open because it could dry them up and could get scratched. If u have any questions, just comment to me or reply and I’ll try to answer!

[@mariam.1540]

Do you wear at night while sleeping?

[@KevsWorld]

Hey there! For these particular lenses I don't wear them at night because it's not good for the eyes. However, there is a range that is meant to be worn at night! www.menicon.com/product/contact-lenses/view/menicon-z-night/

[@pomegranate_flower2286]

Hello! I have been wearing these for about 3 years now and here are some tips! Make sure u ALWAYS clean them, everyday so that no infections don’t grow!!! And make sure u wash ur hands before and DO NOT use any paper towels, Kleenex, and cotton balls/pads because they loose lint and could irritate your eyes. Make sure you NEVER grab them with your nails because they could scratch them. Never put it on over a sink because they could fall in 😩 And never leave the cap open because it could dry them up and could get scratched. If u have any questions, just comment to me or reply and I’ll try to answer!

[@pomegranate_flower2286]

And mine personally are made to wear at night, put if u have other question ask ur eye doctor!

[@GM-wo1lh]

​@@KevsWorldThese can be worn over night. Here in the USA they have been FDA approved for extended wear up to 30 days.

[@eliteevildarkness5830]

I hope no one has to wear these It's very uncomfortable They are constantly moving in your eyes and feel like a something hard is stuck in your eyes I have to wear them because of my eye conditions ( it's not astigmatism)

[@GM-wo1lh]

These are one of the most comfortable rgps out there. If you have to wear RGPs then these are towards the top in comfort.

[@alisa1536]

How long can u wear it per day?

[@KevsWorld]

Hey there! It depends....sometimes a few hours to half a day. It's actually quite tiring to wear it for long hours, compared to soft lenses

[@pomegranate_flower2286]

Hello! I have been wearing these for about 3 years now and here are some tips! Make sure u ALWAYS clean them, everyday so that no infections don’t grow!!! And make sure u wash ur hands before and DO NOT use any paper towels, Kleenex, and cotton balls/pads because they loose lint and could irritate your eyes. Make sure you NEVER grab them with your nails because they could scratch them. Never put it on over a sink because they could fall in 😩 And never leave the cap open because it could dry them up and could get scratched. If u have any questions, just comment to me or reply and I’ll try to answer!

[@pomegranate_flower2286]

Best to wear them 6-8 hrs at night but depends on what it is :)

[@GM-wo1lh]

Some people sleep in these since they have been FDA approved for extended wear up to 30 days.