How to Properly Clean and Care for Your Eyeglasses

For those who need vision correction, eyeglasses become an indispensable part of their everyday life. Even though it’s an important accessory needed to see clearly, we often neglect eyeglass cleaning and maintenance. For a good visual experience, it’s essential to maintain a good eyeglass cleaning routine. Especially in a country like Jamaica with our temperate, warm climate and dry seasons, a lot of dust and pollen particles can accumulate on eyeglasses. 

Not only is the hygiene of matter here but caring for your eyeglasses can help you retain their effectiveness and keep them in good, usable condition for longer. The good news is, keeping them well-maintained and clean is not as complicated as you might think. So, let’s go over how you can clean and care for your spectacles and enjoy a crystal clear vision.

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Regular cleaning of eyeglasses

In order to keep your glasses clean, you need to first keep your hands clean! A lot of the dirt and oils from our hands can transfer to the things we handle or touch. So, make sure you wash your hands with a mild soap before handling your eyeglasses and always hold them by the frame and not the lenses.

To keep your glasses clean, do the following:

1. Once a day, rinse the glasses under room temperature water. Washing them gently with a mild soap is also useful. Be wary to not use any harsh materials to scrub them as this can damage the lens.
2. Once a week, soak your glasses in a soap solution for 10-15 minutes. This will help you remove stubborn dirt and grime from the frame and the lenses with ease. 
3. Once a month, use a soft-bristled brush to soap up and clean the hinges of the frame of the eyeglasses. Again, do not use this on the lens. Use a microfiber cloth meant for spectacles to wipe the eyeglasses dry.

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Everyday maintenance and care

Cleaning and washing your eyeglasses is necessary for hygiene purposes. But there are also other things you should do to care for your spectacles and keep them functioning for longer.

1. Don’t place your eyeglasses on surfaces with the lens facing downward. This can lead to scratches and damage. Instead, always store your glasses in their case.
2. It’s good to invest in some eyeglass string holder or chain so that when not needed, you can let them hang loose around your neck. Placing them on your head or forehead is not recommended as it can stretch and loosen the frame.
3. Avoid keeping your eyeglasses out in the sun or washing them in hot water.

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You should also regularly visit your ophthalmologist or optician to keep a check on your prescription power to ensure you are wearing the right one for your vision correction needs. If you feel that your spectacle does not sit properly on your face then take them immediately to your local optometrist to tighten loose screws for a more comfortable fit.

You can also get additional coatings like anti-reflective coating and photochromic coating for an enhanced visual experience. With good care and proper maintenance your eyeglasses will offer clear vision, look new and clean, and will add shine and charisma to your personality!

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