7 Tips for Taking Care of Your Eyeglasses
- Christian Chew
- Aug 7
- 4 min read
If you wear glasses every day, you know how essential they are to your routine. But with daily use comes wear and tear, and without proper care, even the best pair of glasses can become scratched, bent, or hard to see through.
At Optica Optometry, we’re no stranger to the everyday problems our clients have with their eyewear. From not handling glasses carefully to being unclear with eyeglass cleaning and storage, many patients are just unfamiliar with how to properly care for their glasses — much to their peril later on.
If you need a simple guide on how to properly take care of your eyeglasses, you’re in the right place. Here are our seven practical eyeglass care tips to help you keep your glasses in top shape.
Clean Your Lenses the Right Way
We’ve all been tempted to use the corner of a shirt or tissue to wipe our glasses. However, doing this is a quick way to end up with tiny scratches, especially if your glasses have transition lenses.
Instead, to protect your lenses, always rinse your glasses with lukewarm water before wiping. This removes dust or debris that could cause scratching.
Use a mild dish soap or lens cleaner, and dry them with a microfiber cloth designed specifically for eyewear. Avoid using paper towels or napkins, which can damage lens coatings over time.
If you’re unsure what cleaner to use, we carry safe, effective options here at Optica Optometry.
Store Your Glasses in a Hard Case
When you’re not wearing your glasses, they should always go into a hard-shell case. Tossing them into a bag, leaving them on your desk, or resting them lens-down on a surface all increase the chances of scratching or bending.
Eyeglass cleaning and storage habits go hand-in-hand. Keeping a proper case nearby, whether it’s at work, in the car, or at home, can make a huge difference in preventing scratched glasses and accidental breakage.
Always Use Both Hands to Remove Them
It’s a small habit that makes a big difference: using both hands to take off your glasses helps keep the frame properly aligned. When you remove glasses with one hand, you’re putting extra stress on one side of the frame. Over time, this can loosen the hinges or cause the arms to warp.
Frames that are no longer aligned can slide down your nose or feel uncomfortable, and they may even affect how well your lenses work. If your frames do get bent, we offer in-practice adjustments to realign them properly.
Avoid Extreme Heat or Cold
Eyeglasses can be sensitive to temperature changes. Leaving them in a hot car or exposing them to extreme cold can warp all kinds of frames or damage lens coatings.
We often remind patients that even anti-reflective or scratch-resistant coatings can deteriorate faster under intense heat. Make a habit of keeping your glasses out of direct sunlight when not in use, and avoid resting them near heat sources like radiators or ovens.
Handle With Clean, Dry Hands
Before cleaning or adjusting your glasses, make sure your hands are clean and dry. Oils and dirt from your fingers can smudge lenses or transfer bacteria to your frames.
It’s a small step, but it helps preserve the clarity of your lenses and keeps you from spreading grime across the parts that touch your skin — like the nose pads and temple tips.
Gentle, clean handling is one of the most overlooked but effective eyeglass care tips.
Don’t Wear Them on Top of Your Head
Many of us are guilty of this one — resting glasses on top of our heads when not using them. This might feel convenient, but it stretches the frames and misaligns the arms.
Over time, this habit can lead to a loose fit or bent frames that need professional adjustment. Plus, it increases the risk of your glasses slipping off and falling. If you need to take them off briefly, either fold them and hold them properly or store them in their case.
Schedule Regular Checkups and Maintenance
Even if your prescription feels fine, it’s important to bring your glasses in for periodic adjustments and inspections. Small issues like loose screws, worn-out nose pads, or lens smudging that won’t go away can affect both your comfort and vision.
At Optica Optometry, we offer professional lens cleaning, frame repairs, and realignments to keep your glasses feeling like new. We’re here to help with everything from minor fixes to full frame replacements if needed.
Care for the Pair That Cares for You
Taking a few minutes each day to care for your glasses can extend their life and keep your vision sharp. Whether you’re trying to avoid bent eyeglass frames, prevent scratched glasses, or simply want your lenses to look their best, these small habits make a big difference.
If you ever need a deeper clean, a better storage case, or help adjusting your frames, we’re happy to help.
Visit our team at Optica Optometry for expert guidance, cleaning supplies, and repair services that support your eye health — right down to your frames.
Sources:
Comments