4 Essential Tips To Take Good Care Of Your Glasses

More and more people have to wear glasses. Spending a lot of time in front of the computer can be a reason that is very typical for this time, although there can be many possible causes.

However, did you know that not taking good care of your glasses can also be a reason for your visual problems? Keeping the lenses clean and unscratched will help you see better and focus your gaze.

Clean glasses = optimal vision

Wearing glasses won’t make your farsightedness or your cataracts go away, but it will at least help you see better.

First of all, it is important to wear your glasses straight and well adapted to your face.  That way it won’t fall if you move your head. It also helps to ensure the best vision and to extend the useful life of the glasses.

If your vision has not changed and if your glasses are in good condition, there is no need to change glasses every year when you go to your optician. Since almost all glasses are made of light and delicate materials, it is essential to handle them with great care.

What should I clean my glasses with?

This is the first question you should ask. In the store you will find many brands of liquid spray cleaners to take with you in your bag or to put on your bedside table or desk. However, these can be quite expensive.

As a cheaper option, you could use plain water and natural soap (preferably liquid). The steps to clean it in this way are as follows:

• Keep your glasses under the tap.
• Make sure the glasses get wet everywhere.
• Put some soap on your fingertips.
• Rub gently on both sides of the glasses.
• Rinse it off with clean water under the tap.
• Dry it with toilet paper, kitchen paper or a soft washcloth.
• Make sure all metal parts are completely dry.

And what if you don’t have water available? In that case, you can use one of these products:

• A microfibre cloth
• above sprays
• Wet wipes
• Ultrasonic Glasses Cleaners

How do I properly clean my glasses?

If you’re on the street and you can’t go to a bathroom to clean your glasses that just got dirty, you can use a cloth. We therefore recommend that you always have one with you.

Just like when you dry it after cleaning it with water, hold it well so it doesn’t break or become crooked.

Holding one side and cleaning the other side (the usual way) will put too much pressure on the bridge and it could break in two. If you use glasses without frames, they could also break.

To finish cleaning the lenses, you should also clean the frames, especially the areas that come into contact with your skin or hair. This also includes the bridge that stands on your nose and the legs that rest on your ears.

If it’s hot or if you sweat a lot, those areas tend to get dirty. To get the dirt off, you need soap and water.

Some people use a hair dryer to make sure the hinges and screws don’t get rusty or get stuck.

How do I put on and take off my glasses?

Putting your glasses on incorrectly can make the temples crooked and even cause them to fall to the floor if you’re not careful. Always use both hands to put on and take off your glasses.

If you do it with only one hand, you put pressure on the hinge on the other side. The next time you wear it, it won’t stay put and could even break.

More tips to take good care of your glasses

In addition to cleaning and transporting them properly, here are more tips to help you take good care of your glasses. It doesn’t matter whether that’s prescription glasses or sunglasses:

• Don’t leave it on the glasses on your desk or nightstand.
• Keep it out of extreme heat, such as in the car.
• Don’t use your clothes to clean the glasses (especially denim or wool).
• It’s a good idea to take your lenses to the eyewear store every few months for a thorough cleaning.
• If it is very tight on your head, it is good to have that checked as well.