Taking Care of Glasses

Taking care of glasses is easy peasy compared to contacts. That's why we like to have younger patients start with glasses and then try contacts. This is where to start.

Putting Them On

To start, when you put them on you want to slide them right over your ears.

• Don't put them on the top of your head and pull them down
• Don't spread the hinges out to get them around your head

Taking Them Off

When you take them off use both hands. If you use one hand all the time one temple will be bowed out more than the other and they will not fit properly.

• When you take them off ALWAYS put them in a case
• ALWAYS put them lenses down in the case

When not to Wear Them

Do not wear them while you are sleeping. That's an easy one. Also, we do not recommend wearing them while you are doing dangerous activities such as playing sports, or doing construction. It is better to wear certified safety glasses while performing these activites.

How to Clean Them

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Always use some form of moisture such as a spray or premoistened wipes and an approved cloth such as a microfiber cloth or other 100% cotton fabric. Whatever fabric you choose to clean your glasses with make sure cleaning your glasses is the only thing you use it for. For example, no using the shirt you are wearing and no cleaning them with your napkin at dinner.

• It's OK to clean your microfiber cloth or 100% cotton cloth as long as you do it by hand and with a mild detergent

Keeping them in One Piece

ALWAYS put them in a case when you are not wearing them. Keep a case in your car, at work, and at home if you have to. As long as you are not hard on your glasses I would recommend bringing them in once every six months to have screws tightened/replaced, nosepads tightened/replaced, deep cleaned, and straightened out. At this time too we can see if they are in need of replacement for any reason and you are well within your warranty. If you are hard on your glasses I recommend once every two to three months.

• Treat your sunglasses like regular glasses
• NEVER set them on top of a car
• Pay special attention when on boats, once they hit the water you will never see them again!
• It's a bad idea to wear them while on roller coasters

Hopefully this helps with first time glasses wearers. Just remember to treat your new glasses with care and they will last long for you.

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