12 tips to take care of your glasses and extend their lifespan
Are your glasses not lasting as long as they should? Although it may seem like something simple, taking care of your glasses involves paying attention to details and taking vital actions to keep them in perfect condition.
At some point, most of us have dropped, broken, scratched or lost our glasses and this is something we want to avoid at all costs to maintain our quality of vision and take care of our investment .
Learn how to take care of your glasses with the 12 tips that Óptica Bassol presents below. Taking care of your prescription glasses and sunglasses will help you keep them looking like new and prolong their useful life.
How to take care of your glasses and extend their lifespan?
Whether they are prescription glasses or sunglasses, follow these tips to take care of them and prolong their useful life:
1. Use a case or case to store your glasses
A glasses case is essential to protect your glasses from external hazards when you are not using them. Avoid leaving your glasses anywhere outside of the case, as they can fall, break or get scratched by rubbing against any nearby object.
We recommend that you have a hard case to protect them 100% from any accident . However, fabric covers are also functional, but they do not protect them from impacts due to falls to the ground or objects falling on them.
2. Clean your glasses properly
Cleaning your glasses is essential to take care of the lens and keep it working properly. This should be done with special products for cleaning glasses and abrasive liquids that damage the lens should be avoided.
Cleaning your lenses regularly prevents them from getting scratched and affecting your vision. You can clean them with water and neutral soap, however, before doing so we recommend that you know the differences between polishing prescription glasses lenses and cleaning them.
If your glasses have metal frames, like these gorgeous Gucci GG1278S 002 55 sunglasses in gold, it is recommended that you do not get them too wet because water and soap can damage them over time.
However, if the frame is made of plastic or acetate, you can wash them without any problems as water will not damage them. So if you are looking for glasses with acetate frames that are easier to clean, check out the Prada PR 26ZS 16K08Z 55 model with thick aviator-shaped frames.
If you are looking for prescription glasses, take a look at this striking Etnia Barcelona TOM RDBK 48 model , an excellent quality design with an acetate frame.
3. Clean the glasses with a special cloth
Keep a special cloth intended only for cleaning glasses. Whether you clean them with special products or wash them with soap and water, use a thin cotton cloth , making movements from the inside out and avoiding making circles that spread the dirt further.
To clean them correctly, check out: how to clean glasses without scratching them , this way you will keep the glass spotless for a long time.
4. Do not touch the glass with your fingers
When picking up your glasses, avoid touching the lenses and leaving fingerprints.
5. Learn how to put on and take off your glasses properly
Always use both hands to put on and take off your glasses . If you do it with only one hand, the repetition of this bad habit over time will affect the hold and hinges of the frame, thus compromising the lifespan of the glasses.
6. Use a chain or rope
A chain or cord is a useful accessory when it comes to protecting your glasses, especially if you do activities where you constantly take your glasses off. The cord allows you to keep your glasses hanging around your neck without having to put them away.
This accessory works great to protect your glasses from accidental drops while you are doing physical activity that involves a lot of movement. It is ideal for people who exercise and whose glasses are essential.
7. Keep glasses away from heat
Avoid placing the glasses near a heat source or in enclosed areas with high temperatures, such as inside a car in the sun. Heat causes the materials of the glasses to deform.
8. Place the crystals facing up if you don't have a case
If you do not have your case with you when you take off your glasses, place the lenses facing up to avoid scratching the surface they are on.
9. Fold your glasses when you leave them out of the case
If you are going to leave your glasses out of their case, we recommend folding them to avoid them falling. Open temples make them more prone to accidents.
10. Don't put your glasses on your head
Avoid putting your glasses on your head , as this loosens the temples and causes the frame to become unstable. We recommend using the cord if you take them off temporarily.
11. Avoid adjusting any loose screws yourself
If you notice that your glasses are out of adjustment or have a loose screw, do not try to fix it yourself, because you could damage them. There are professionals who will make the proper adjustment.
12. Take your glasses to an optical center for care
According to optometrists, prescription glasses should be cleaned and maintained every 6 months . This is a preventative measure that will give your glasses a much longer lifespan.
Take care of your glasses at Bassol Optics
At Óptica Bassol we help you take care of your glasses and extend their useful life. If you need to buy new glasses because your old ones are damaged, visit our online catalogue and get advice on their care from our specialists.
Before making your purchase, please review the information on shipping and delivery , as well as our exchange and return policies . You can also schedule an appointment at any of our branches and attend in person to resolve any problems with your glasses or get a consultation with the optometrist.
