02:15:53 am, by Geraldine , 295 words, 494 views  
Categories: Eye Care, Care Tips for your Glasses

Take a few minutes each day to follow these simple care tips - they'll prolong the life of your glasses.

Inspect
Check your glasses frequently for signs of wear. If a hinge screw is loose, visit your Optometrist.

Carefully check the alignment of your glasses while standing in front of a mirror. If they seem misaligned, return to your optometrist for a frame adjustment.

Inspect the lenses frequently for scratches. Scratches can impede vision.

Clean
Clean your glasses frequently as follows:

• Spray each side of your lenses with a lens cleaner spray.
• Wipe with a tissue.
• Never use a tissue when the lenses are dry as this can scratch the lenses.
• For touch-up lens cleaning when lens cleaner is not available, use a microfibre lens cleaning cloth.
• Don’t use clothing to wipe your glasses.

Protect
Keep your glasses in a protective case when you're not wearing them. If you've lost your case, purchase a replacement.

Always use both hands to remove your glasses. If your case isn't around, leave the temples open and place your glasses upside down (resting on the top of the Eyewire) on a flat surface in a safe place.

Other Care Tips

• Rinse and clean perspiration from your glasses as soon as possible.
• Sweat and skin oils can damage frame finishes and lens coatings.
• If you use hair spray, apply it before putting on your glasses. If this isn't possible, shield the lenses with your hand to avoid spraying them. Hair spray can damage expensive lens coatings.

Following these care tips will keep your eyewear in great shape for years. But don't rely on just one pair of glasses. Having more than one pair of glasses will guarantee that you have a back-up in case your favourite glasses get damaged.