4 Essential Tips To Take Care Of Glasses

More and more people use prescription glasses. Despite expert opinion, many blame it on constant exposure to the computer. But, did you know that not taking care of your glasses can also be a cause of problems that affect your eyesight? Just as you are reading it. Keeping the windows clean and without scratches will help us see better and focus our eyes where it belongs.

Clean glasses equals optimal vision

It does not mean that when wearing glasses myopia or astigmatism will be reversed, but at least we will prevent them from continuing to advance. It is also important to keep them centered and tight; They should not fall when moving the head, for example. This ensures maximum quality of vision and prolongs the life of the lenses.

If we do not require a higher prescription and our glasses are in good condition, we do not need to change them every year. On the other hand, it is not enough to have a new model if we do not clean them and take care that they do not scratch. You have to be extremely careful with your glasses, since almost all of them are made of an organic, light and delicate material.

How to clean the glasses?

This is the first question worth answering. At the optician’s, you can find a wide variety of brands of spray or spray liquid cleaners to carry in your purse or leave on your desk or bedside table. However, they can be quite expensive.

Therefore, a good idea is to use mild soap and water. (If it is liquid, much better.) The steps to comply with cleaning are:

1.  Place the glasses under running water.
2.  Let the water soak the crystals with little pressure.
3.  Apply a little soap to the fingertips.
4.  Gently rub both faces of the crystals.
5.  Rinse with clean water under the tap.
6.  Dry with toilet paper or tissue.
7.  Make sure that all metal parts are dry.

And what happens if I don’t have water available? In that case, you can choose to:

• Microfiber cloth
• Sprays
• Wet wipes
• Specific ultrasonic cleaning devices

How to properly clean the glasses?

When it is impossible for us to go to the bathroom to clean the glasses that have just got dirty, we will opt for the cloth (which we recommend to keep in the case). Just like when we dry it after washing, it  is vital to hold the lenses well to avoid breaking or loosening the temples.

If you hold them on one side to clean the opposite side, the bridge receives too much pressure and may break in the middle. In the case of rimless or “air” glasses, the glass could also chip.

To complete the cleaning, we must remove the dirt from the frame, mainly from those parts that are in contact with the skin or hair. For example, the bridge that rests on the nose or the end of the rods that are behind the ears.

Especially when it is hot or we perspire a lot, those areas are the ones that get the most dirty. In order to remove all adhering dirt, we need soap and water. Some people choose to blow dry using a hair dryer so that the hinges and screws do not rust or bind.

How to put on and take off the glasses?

The incorrect placement of the glasses can cause the gradual mismatch of the temples and add stress to the material; in addition, they could fall to the ground. We always have to use both hands to remove and put the glasses. If we do it with one hand, we will be forcing the hinge on the opposite side. This weakens its holding capacity and causes breakage.

Glasses Accessories

There are 3 objects that we should not put aside to accompany us when we wear glasses:

1. Case

It must be rigid and of adequate size, so that they are well protected in case of falls or strong pressure.

2. Chains or twine

Young people may not be very fond of glasses worn by older people. However, they can be useful for those who use them just for reading; that is, that they do not wear them permanently. On the other hand, it can also be dangerous to walk with the glasses hanging, since they can get caught with any other object.

3. Cleaning fibers

They not only serve to remove dirt, but also to wrap the glasses when we carry them in the case.

Additional tips for caring for your glasses

In addition to the care to clean and wear them, there are other recommendations that can help you take care of your glasses, be they prescription or sun:

• Don’t lay them face down on a table or desk.
• Avoid exposure to extreme heat, such as in the car.
• Do not use the clothes to clean the lenses (especially jeans, wool or knitwear).
• Every few months, it would be good to take the lenses to the optician for a deep cleaning.
• If the rods are too tight, they should be checked by the optician.