3 Tips For Protecting Your Glasses

7/21/2015

We wear our glasses all day, but we don’t think much about the toll the day takes on our lenses.

You can’t always avoid having your glasses scratched or bent, but there are a lot of things you can do to preserve the clarity of your lenses and integrity of your frames.

Tip #1: Clean Your Glasses The Right Way

Our first instinct when we notice dusty or smudged lenses is to give them a quick wipe with our shirt. Don’t do it! Cleaning dry lenses with the wrong cloth simply grinds dirt and oils into them, leaving hairline scratches which soon cloud your vision. Instead, follow this guide:

Rinse the dust and dirt off your lenses with warm water. You can use a drop of non-citrus dishwashing liquid if needed.
Once your glasses are rinsed, only use microfiber lens cleaning cloths and lens cleaning solution. Other cleaning agents may dissolve the protective coating.

Don’t spit on your glasses to clean them. Aside from exposing your eyes to bacteria, the enzymes in saliva can eat away at anti-scratch lens coating.

Tip #2: If They’re Not On Your Face...

Glasses get sat on, knocked off nightstands, and dropped. The best thing you can do to protect them is to keep one simple rule--if they’re not on your face, keep them in a case! If you don’t have a case handy, be mindful of where you leave your glasses. Place them where they won’t get sat upon or swept to the floor.

Tip #3: Be Smart When Working Out

Wear a sports strap to keep your frames secure during physical activity. Better yet, wear an old backup pair. Sweat quickly dissolves some coatings on frames and lenses. If you frequently run or play sports, think about investing in a pair of activewear lenses. They have the comfort, protection, and toughness you’ll need.

Keep Your Glasses Looking New!

With proper care and a bit of precaution, your glasses can stay as clear and beautiful as the day you got them. To help with that, we’re proud to offer the latest in protective lens coatings. Ask us about them the next time you’re here for an appointment!

Thanks for choosing us as your support team for lifelong vision health. We appreciate you!

38 Comments

Andre Beluchi link

4/12/2016 12:01:36 pm

Great advice to know about cleaning the glasses with a microfiber cloth. This same tip has me thinking of the ones that my mom would give to my brother and I. It stuck to me ever since because of how we sometimes clean the glasses with a paper towel.

Burt Silver link

5/2/2017 11:20:08 am

Thanks for mentioning that when you aren't wearing glasses, you should always put them in a case. They are pretty fragile, so you want to protect them from damage as best as you can. I am going to be getting glasses for the first time soon, and I want to know how to take proper care of them. These tips should really help me maintain them, thanks a lot!

John Mahoney link

6/5/2017 12:53:09 pm

Thank you so much for talking about the importance of only sing microfiber clothes to clean your glasses with. I can see that doing this can help you make sure you don't scratch the delicate materials of your eye wear and protect your investment. I need to go to the doctor since my vision has been bugging me lately and wanted to make sure I knew how to take care of glasses if I get them.

Tiffany Locke link

8/10/2017 05:18:29 pm

It's great that this article mentions how you can grind dirt and oil into eyeglasses if you use the wrong cloth. Choosing the right tools to care for them would probably be important to keep them in good condition so that you can see. When you purchase your eyeglasses, you'd probably want to get the right accessories as well, such as a cleaning cloth or carrying case, in order to protect them and make sure you can keep them in good condition.

Kenneth Gladman link

9/20/2017 02:42:53 pm

You advice on using only microfiber cloths to clean your lenses is key. My son is getting his first pair of glasses this month and I will be sure to teach him this. The important thing is having some on hand always in case you need to clean them.

Steele Honda link

10/19/2017 03:40:16 am

I had no idea that cleaning glasses with the wrong cloth may lead to the worse quality of vision! I've just had my eyes checked, and it turned out I need glasses. I will make sure to clean the lenses right away as I do not want to end up seeing almost anything in a couple of months.

11/6/2017 02:26:04 am

My doctor has prescribed me wearing glasses, and I do not know how I can take proper care of them as I've never worn them! I had no idea that cleaning glasses with the wrong cloth may lead to the worse quality of vision! Thank you so much for talking about the importance of only sing microfiber clothes to clean glasses with. I will make sure to follow this cleaning advice so that it can prolong my glasses' life.

Taylor Bishop link

12/20/2017 07:26:35 am

Thanks for these tips for taking care of your glasses. I didn't know that there was an ideal way to clean these so that the protective coating isn't dissolved. It definitely sounds like it could be good to get in the habit of doing this especially if it can help your glasses stay in good condition.

Earnest Watkins link

3/22/2018 09:41:59 am

I didn't know that cleaning your glasses with your shirt could cause them to scratch. It helps to know that only a microfiber cleaning cloth should be used. I'm getting glasses soon, so I'll definitely look into getting some good cloths and cleaner for my glasses.

Levticus Bennett link

3/30/2018 07:54:04 pm

My sister is having trouble reading so she is going to check in with an eye doctor soon. She is really into fashion so she wants several kinds of glasses to match her outfits. I will tell her your advice about cleaning glasses with a microfiber cloth.

Tara Hough link

4/8/2018 11:12:30 pm

Thank you author for these helpful tips. With this content I can now protect my glasses from early damage

sutton turner link

4/13/2018 07:21:37 am

I like how you suggested that if your glasses aren't on your face they should be in a case. I just got brand new glasses and want to keep them looking as good as new. Thank you for the tips on how to protect your eye glasses.

Gerty Gift link

4/19/2018 07:43:51 am

Thank you for mentioning the proper way to clean glasses. I have fallen into the habit of just wiping them on whatever material is closest, and I've noticed that it is scratching them. I will invest in a microfiber cloth and make sure to only clean them with one of those.

Ridley link

4/24/2018 12:35:28 pm

It's good to know how to care for glasses. I think I may need reading glasses soon, and if I do, I want to make sure that they last as long as possible. I'll be sure to only use a microfiber cloth to clean them, instead of my shirt as is my habit!

kennis link

5/10/2018 07:52:40 am

Thankyou for sharing the tips to protect glasses. keep the eye still health is important if you every day exposed with light, because eyes are something we may take for granted. OoglaserklinieAkheuvelrug.nl/

Natural eye care tips link

6/4/2018 01:09:50 pm

Best and informational article. I really glad to read this article. Thank you for proving us this article. Keep it up!

Gary Puntman link

6/5/2018 07:07:17 am

I should be better at keeping my glasses in their case when I'm not wearing them. Accidents can happen and they could fall on the ground, or even just get dirty. I also like your idea of getting a backup pair when doing physical activity.

Ken Hwan link

6/6/2018 07:14:50 am

I am an avid runner and I wanted to find a way that I could still wear my glasses while I run. I am going to invest in the activewear glasses you mentioned because I don't want my sweat to dissolve the paint on my frames! Now I will be able to see more clearly when I run.

Alexandria Martinez link

7/9/2018 02:47:16 pm

I really liked your insight to wear a sports strap while exercising. This is a great way to make sure that you are not going to drop or mess up your glasses. My fiance will need this advice as he looks into getting a new pair of glasses.

Mina Edinburgh link

7/24/2018 10:42:35 pm

It sure was informative when you said that spitting on the glasses will not only expose the eyes to bacteria, the enzymes in the saliva can also damage the lens. I never knew it was that important until I came across this article. If that is the case, then I will mention this to my brother since he has a high risk of doing this. I will mention this to him just in case he needs a pair of glasses since he said that his vision is getting worse.

Thomas Poole link

7/28/2018 01:21:51 am

All products are amazing loved the quality thank you so much..

lorna fraser-creps

10/20/2018 02:55:40 pm

Great service The ladies working there couldn't be nicer especially Michelle and the glasses are great too!

Sam Li link

1/14/2019 12:48:25 pm

I appreciate your advice to not spit on your glasses to clean them because it damages lens coating. Finding the right eyeglasses is important, especially for those who suffer from severe vision impairments. My vision isn't the best as of late, so I'll make sure to contact an optometrist that can determine what type of glasses I could benefit from.

Penelope Smith link

2/12/2019 08:09:43 pm

This is some really good information about getting good glasses. I liked what you said about how you should only use microfiber lens cleaning cloths to clean my glasses. It might be smart to get a protective coating put on your glasses.

Sandra Patterson link

5/3/2019 03:27:01 pm

Wow, I had no idea that cleaning dry lenses with the wrong cloth creates hairline scratches that cloud the glass over time. I have been trouble seeing lately, so I am looking for a doctor that can prescribe me some glasses. I will be sure to remember this when I do finally get my glasses, I want to extend the life of them as much as possible.

Dean Phillips link

6/3/2019 06:55:47 am

I had no idea that spitting on your glasses exposes your eyes to bacteria and eats away at anti-scratch lens coating. My wife wears glasses, but lately, she has been getting headaches and eye pains whenever she tries to read anything. It might be time for us to see an eye doctor who can figure out what is causing her discomfort.

Johnny McCarron link

6/25/2019 04:30:05 pm

It's good to know that I shouldn't wipe my lenses off on my shirt. I may or may not be extremely guilty of doing just that. In any case, I might be due for a vision examination anyway. I think my glasses prescription are getting a little dated.

Elisabeth Southgate link

7/22/2019 08:49:52 am

I appreciate your tips on protecting your eyeglasses. I like how you said that if they are not on your face they should be in their case. My son recently got glasses. He will need to learn to keep them in the case when he is not wearing them.

Skyler Williams link

8/21/2019 09:07:23 am

I appreciate your tip to not wipe your glasses down with a shirt. My sister wears glasses and I always see her doing that type of thing. My daughter keeps telling me she needs glasses because she can't see the board at school. I don't want her to struggle in school, so I'll need to buy her some eyewear right away.

Randy Chorvack link

9/11/2019 08:39:57 am

I had no idea that sweat dissolved the coatings from your glasses! It makes sense now why the sides of my glasses are coming apart a little bit. Sweat can't be avoided, but you can wear contacts or a backup pair of glasses when you know you'll be sweating. Then you can extend the life of your glasses quite a lot.

Tammie Houston link

9/13/2019 09:52:20 am

My daughter is complaining that her vision is blurry and her head is always aching. I'm planning to bring her into an eyeglass boutique, they usually have a doctor-on-call that can check her. I am guessing that she needs to replace her eyeglasses with a higher grade. Thank you for pointing out that using a microfiber lens cleaning cloth and lens cleaning solution is the best way to clean it. Cheers!

Time to Shade link

10/14/2019 04:29:02 am

Wonderful article, Which you have shared here about the glasses.
These glasses are looking very beautiful and incredible in design.

Sabrina Addams link

11/1/2019 05:18:29 pm

It's very informative to learn that cleaning your glasses with your shirt can damage or scratch your lenses. I am needing to buy a pair of nice reading glasses, and I don't want them to get ruined like my last ones. I will remember to use a cloth to clean them instead from now on.

Varun Sharma link

1/1/2020 11:20:28 pm

I really clean glasses with my shirt when I dont find anything around but i had no idea that doing this will actually have effect on your vision. Nowonward ill make sure to clean my glasses the way you have mentioned in you article.Thank you so much.

Everett Miles

2/5/2020 05:35:59 am

I am very thankful for your advice! I am having problems with glass hygiene

Samuel peter link

5/8/2020 05:13:08 pm

This is a helpful blog.

Zoe Campos link

5/21/2020 03:45:16 am

Thank you for reminding me that I should never use my shirt to wipe dust off my eye glasses to prevent forming hairline scratches. My vision had been too blurry these days and I'm thinking of consulting an eye doctor for prescription glasses. Also, I want to ask him about proper eye care to ensure that I'm not making my condition worse.

Adam Golightly link

7/8/2020 04:55:26 pm

My aunt has been thinking about getting some glasses because her eyes are getting progressively worse and she doesn't know what to do about it. Getting some glasses from a professional could be really useful and allow her to see better and function as she normally does. I'll be sure to tell her about how glasses should be cleaned with a dishwasher soap and warm water and should be cleaned with a lens cleaning solution.

3 Tips For Protecting Your Glasses

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