Proper eyeglass frame alignment is crucial for clear vision. Your eye care professional carefully adjusts your frames to fit your face shape and size. This ensures that the lenses are correctly positioned in front of your eyes for the best vision correction.
Maintaining your eyeglass frames is simple and quick. Regular care helps keep your vision clear and your frames in good condition.
Easy Tips for Taking Care of Your Glasses
Here’s a simple rule for keeping your glasses in great shape: If they’re not on your face, put them in a case.
If you sometimes skip using a case for your glasses, follow these tips to keep your lenses clear and your vision sharp:
- Clean them regularly: Use a microfiber cloth and lens cleaner to wipe your glasses daily.
- Handle with care: Use both hands when putting on or removing your glasses to avoid bending the frames.
- Store properly: Always try to use a hard case to protect your glasses when you're not wearing them.
These easy steps can help you keep your glasses in top condition for years.
Cleaning glasses and protecting your lenses
Keep it clean. Keep it simple. To wash your prescription eyeglass lenses, eye care professionals suggest you gently rub your lenses clean with your fingers using warm, soapy water. Rinse them, and then pat them dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Many optical suppliers sell ultra-fine, machine-washable microfiber lens cleaning cloths that trap dirt and dust. Try to avoid rubbing prescription lenses with rags, facial tissues or paper towels, as they could scratch your lenses. And definitely avoid using household cleaners, acetone or soaps with cream—as chemicals may damage your frames.
A strong case for storage
Let them down gently
If setting your prescription lenses on a table or desk, it’s best to close your frames first before laying them down. Always set them frame-side down to avoid scratching the lenses.
Spatters, sprays, and cosmetic products can quickly soil lenses. What’s more, anti-reflective (AR) treatments can be damaged by hairsprays or perfume.
Keep glasses on your nose, not on your head. Prescription eyeglass lenses are designed to rest on your nose in front of your eyes, not on the top of your head. Frames can become misaligned in this manner, making even the cleanest lenses less than effective if not positioned properly in front of the eye.