HOW TO CLEAN YOUR EYEGLASSES

Apr 11, 2016

Eyeglasses are some of the more personal items that get handled most frequently, undergo a lot of wear and tear and need regular maintenance to keep them performing optimally.  Here are some hints and tips based on one of the most common questions we get asked – “how should I clean my glasses properly?”.
  1. Rinse the lenses under a stream of water at room temperature. This ensures that larger particles are removed from the lens surfaces and are less likely to scratch the lenses when cleaned.  Do not use water that is too hot or too cold as this may damage the anti-reflective coating.
  2. Spray both sides of each lens with eyeglass cleaner (specially approved for cleaning eyeglasses) and dry with a microfiber cloth – these cloths are made to remove dirt and grime from lens surfaces and are hand-washable. Do not use Kleenex or other tissue paper as these materials are actually quite abrasive and may scratch your lenses.  Using a small amount of dishwashing liquid such as Sunlight™is also effective instead of eyeglass lens cleaner.
  3. Bring your glasses in to us every 6 months so we can use our Ultrasonic cleaner to clean the hard-to-reach areas of your glasses such as the hinges, nosepads, and the sides of the frame.

NOTES:

  • High-quality optical lenses such as those sold at Mountain View Optometry are made in such a way that preserves their optical quality even after several cleanings. Your durability warranty will protect your purchase from scratches or other defects that may occur from normal use or even an accident such as dropping your glasses on a hard surface.
  • Scratches cannot be removed from lenses that have had the warranty expire. Products that claim to do this will add a waxy residue that may cause a film to develop that may affect the quality of your vision.
  • Glass or surface cleaners that are not specifically approved for eyeglass lenses are too harsh and will likely damage the anti-reflective coating on your glasses.
  • Use a case to store your glasses when not being used. This will protect them from accidental damage.
  • Remember that the combination anti-glare and scratch coating makes your eyeglass lenses scratch resistant, not scratch proof (it’s impossible to make a lens scratch proof). This means that eventually your glass lenses will need to be replaced due to normal wear and tear.  By this point you will likely need to have your eyes examined and ocular health checked again!

(reference:  http://www.allaboutvision.com/eyeglasses/how-to-clean-glasses.htm

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