Ep. 23 - A Primer for RGPs w/ Drs. Marie Huegel and Chris Lopez

(100389-CL, 0.5 hr, COPE-accredited CE)In this episode, Drs. Marie Huegel and Chris Lopez deliver a clinic-first guide to modern rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses—why they remain clinically powerful, and how to fit them efficiently in today’s practice.You’ll learn how to select the right material (Dk, thickness, surface treatments) and design (spherical, aspheric, toric, reverse geometry, multifocal) for both refractive and irregular corneal indications. From high corneal astigmatism and presbyopia to orthokeratology and keratoconus, the discussion highlights when RGPs shine compared to soft lenses, hybrids, or sclerals.Drs. Huegel and Lopez also walk through streamlined fitting techniques, interpreting fluorescein patterns, using the three-point touch method for keratoconus, and leveraging modern empirical ordering with lab support. Troubleshooting pearls include managing residual astigmatism, flexure, decentration, and edge discomfort, plus strategies for counseling patients through the adaptation process or transitioning to alternative modalities when needed.You’ll walk away with practical strategies to boost chair-side efficiency, improve outcomes in challenging corneas, and communicate confidently with patients about the role of RGPs in modern eye care.Episode Sponsor:Thanks to ODs on Finance, supporting optometrists with resources like Merchant Services (text MERCHANT to 55444) and the ODoF Brokerage (text PRACTICE to 55444)—helping doctors save money, grow practices, and build long-term wealth.Get 0.5 Hours of CE Credit:After listening, jump onto ⁠odsonfinance.com/ce⁠ and take the quiz to claim your credit!