eyeglass lens careImage Credit source: Getty Images
Some people wear glasses for style statement while for some it is necessary to wear glasses in their daily routine. Everyone should wear sunglasses anyway, so that the eyes can be protected from UV rays. If you buy good quality glasses then their price runs into several thousand. In such a situation, it is important that you do not be negligent in the maintenance of glasses. One should be especially careful while taking care of the lenses of spectacles, otherwise even the most expensive eyeglasses may get scratched. Not only does it look bad, but wearing such glasses also does not make the vision clear. In this article, we will know the mistakes due to which the coating of spectacle lenses gets spoiled quickly.
Spending a long time using the phone, watching TV, working with eyes fixed on the computer for many hours, lack of proper diet etc. are many reasons why people wear glasses even at a young age. If you buy spectacles from any certified lab or doctor, then the range can go from a minimum of Rs 1000 to Rs 2, 3, 4, 5 thousand or even more. In such a situation, you cannot buy glasses again and again. Know which mistakes should not be made in the daily routine while taking care of it.
wipe with shirt or random cloth
Most of us repeat this mistake of cleaning the lenses with a microfiber cloth for a few days, but gradually give up this practice. In such a situation, people clean the lens of glasses with a shirt, T-shirt or any random cloth or tissue, considering it clean. Due to this habit of yours, the coating of the lens can get damaged and scratches start forming on it. It is important that you always clean with a microfiber cloth. These are soft and work to remove dust, dirt and grease without scratching.
Using wrong things in cleansing
The second mistake most people make in the spectacle lenses is that they clean them after applying steam on the mouth or they use some spray like nail paint remover to clean the spectacle lenses, but this damages the coating and the spectacle lenses can get blurred.
Getty Images
not covered
There are many people who always use covers to keep their glasses. Perhaps there will be only a few who take caution regarding this. After buying glasses, people either keep them in their pocket or put them in their bag for a few days, but this leads to rubbing and due to this, the layer of the lens of your glasses starts getting damaged quickly. Always try to keep your glasses in the cover you got from the optician.
avoid heat
Not only should one be careful in cleaning glasses, but it is also important to protect them from heat. Actually, this does not mean that you should not wear glasses in the sun. Many times people keep it on the surface of the oven, refrigerator or radiator while working. Apart from this, many people take off their glasses and keep them in front (dashboard of the car) as soon as they sit in the car, due to which the glasses come in contact with sunlight and intense heat. Due to this, both the lens and frame of the glasses can get damaged.
no need to rub
One should always be gentle with spectacle lenses. These are delicate and a little rubbing can cause scratches. You should also clean it gently with a microfiber cloth. Keep a small bottle of lens cleaner with you, spray it lightly whenever needed and clean it gently by placing a cloth over it.
Also read: Should diabetic patients eat roti with ghee applied on it or not? Learn from experts
