Here are a few ways to make sure that your new pair of glasses lasts til next year’s appointment!
1. Only clean the lenses with a cleaning cloth or soft cotton fabric. Paper products like tissues (even the soft ones!), napkins, etc make micro scratches in the lenses that damages them permanently.
2. Don’t leave your glasses in the car. Cars around Paducah can reach over 150 degrees in the summer. These extreme temps can make the coatings on your lenses degrade. This includes your designer sunwear!
3. Don’t cook in them. Popping grease, steam, and hot temps all will cause serious damage to your lenses. Wear an old pair!
4. Use the case. Remember: If they’re not on your FACE, they’re in your CASE! Most damage to glasses happens when the person isn’t wearing them.
5. Remove with two hands. Even though you may look dramatic doing it, taking your glasses off with one hand puts stress on the hinge opposite of the side you grab. This repeated wear will reduce the life-span of the glasses significantly.
There you have it! A good pair of glasses is like a piece of jewelry: you have to take care of it!
-Rebecca
Rebecca Montgomery operates the optical boutique at West End Eye Care. The boutique offers designer glasses, designer sunglasses, and the most advanced lens options. Rebecca is a frame stylist with years of experience finding the perfect pair of glasses for each individual’s personal style.
i just got my new glasses today! Love them. Dr. Montgomery and Rebecca are wonderful! Thank you West End Eye Care.
So I am notorious for ruining the lenses in my glasses. I don’t know how it happens but they always seem to get scratched beyond use. After reading your article I am committed to taking better care of my glasses. Thank you for the tips I think they will really help me!
I’ve just started wearing glasses relatively recently, and I find your tips very helpful. I never thought that leaving my glasses in a car is bad, but now I see that I was wrong. I’m pretty sure I left them in a car quite a few times when it was very hot outside. I am getting a new prescription next week, and I will make sure to not repeat the mistakes.
Taking care of your glasses can really help them last longer, and help you get the most out of them. It is no fun looking through glasses that are all scratched, taking care of them will reduce eye strain. Making sure you always keep a soft cloth with you is just 1 way that you can make sure that your vision stays good and your glasses stay intact.