4 Important Tips To Take Care Of Your Glasses

Did you know that not taking care of your glasses can also be a reason for your vision problems? That is correct. By keeping the spectacle lenses clean and free of scratches, you can see better and focus your vision where it is meant to go.

More and more people need to wear glasses. So much time on the computer can be something to blame, although there are many possible reasons.

Clean glasses = optimal vision

It is not the case that your short-sightedness or astigmatism is reversed by wearing glasses, but it will at least keep it from developing further.

First of all, it is important to keep the glasses centered and properly adjusted. This is of course so that they do not fall when you move your head. In addition, it helps to ensure maximum quality of your vision, as well as to extend the life of the glasses.

If your prescription does not need to be changed and your glasses are in good condition, it is not necessary to change them every year when you go to your eye doctor.

Since almost all glasses are made of light and delicate materials, it is important to be very careful with them.

What should I clean my glasses with?

This is the first question you should ask. In the shop you will find many brands of liquid cleaning products that you spray on, which you can have in your bag, on the bedside table or on the desk. However, these can be costly.

As a cheaper alternative, you may want to use water and a neutral soap (it is best if it is liquid). The procedure for cleaning them in this way is as follows:

1. Place your glasses under the tap.
2. Let the water wet your glasses.
3. Apply some soap to your fingertips.
4. Rub gently on both sides of the lenses.
5. Rinse with clean water under the tap.
6. Wipe with toilet paper, a paper towel or a soft washcloth.
7. Make sure that all metal parts are thoroughly dried.

And what about when you do not have water available? In this case you can use:

• A microfiber cloth
• The above sprays
• Wet wipes
• Ultrasonic cleaner for glasses

How do I clean my glasses properly?

If you are on the street and can not go to a bathroom to clean the glasses that have just become dirty, you can use a cloth. (We recommend that you bring one of these). Just like when you dry them after washing them with water, you should keep them well so that they do not break or become crooked.

If you hold one side and clean the other (the usual way), it will put too much pressure on the bridge and they can break in two. If you wear frameless glasses, the lenses can also be broken.

To complete the cleaning of the lenses, you must also clean the frame, especially the parts that are in contact with your skin or hair. This includes the bridge that touches your nose and the earpiece that rests on your ears.

When it is hot or you sweat a lot, these areas tend to get dirty. To get rid of dirt, you need soap and water. Some people like to use a hair dryer to ensure that the hinges and screws do not rust or get stuck.

How should I put on and take off my glasses?

Putting on the glasses incorrectly can make the earpiece crooked and even cause them to fall to the floor if you are not careful. You should always use both hands to put on and take off your glasses.

If you do it with just one hand, put pressure on the hinge on the other side. The next time you use them, they will not hold up as well and may even be damaged.

Accessories for glasses

There are 3 things you should wear if you wear glasses:

A spectacle case

It should be hard and fit your glasses well. If you drop it, sit on it or put it with other things in your bag, there should be no problem with this.

A thread or strap

Maybe you do not like the ones you see in children or older adults. However, they can help if you wear the glasses just to read (if you do not always wear them).

Nevertheless, it is important to remember that it can also be a bit dangerous to walk around with your glasses hanging around your neck. After all, they can bump into things or get stuck in something.

A cleaning cloth

It is not only good to clean them when they are dirty. A cleaning cloth is also useful for wrapping the glasses when they are not in their case.

More tips for taking care of your glasses

In addition to cleaning and transporting your glasses properly, there are a few more tips to help you take care of them (whether they are prescription or sunglasses):

• Do not place them face down on the desk or bedside table.
• Keep them away from extreme heat, as in the car.
• Do not use your clothes to clean the lens lenses  (especially jeans or wool).
• It is a good idea to  take the glasses to the eyewear store to have them cleaned properly every few months.
• If they are very tight on your head, you may want to have them checked out as well.