Although your glasses have been created with the utmost care and your lenses are protected with a coating layer, they are still vulnerable. It is important to handle and clean them carefully.
How to enjoy your glasses even longer
Handling tips
- Always use both hands to put on your glasses or to take them off.
- When you hold your glasses in your hand, hold them at the bridge, not the legs.
- Keep your glasses in the special hard case provided by your optician.
- Do not put your glasses down on the curved side of the lenses to avoid scratches.
- Be careful with heat. Do not put your glasses down on heat sources such as ovens or central heating and do not leave them in the car when it is extremely hot outside.
- Aggressive substances can damage your lenses and frame permanently. So keep your glasses away from glue, perfume, hairspray, acetone, domestic cleaning agents, and insect repellents.
Cleaning tips
- When cleaning your glasses, do not only clean the lenses, but clean the frame as well.
- First remove any hard dust particles by rinsing your glasses with lukewarm water. Then clean them with lukewarm water and mild soap (without lemon).
- Dry your lenses with a soft, clean towel. Make sure the towel has not been washed with fabric softener, as this can leave a misty shade on your lenses.
- Do not use paper towels! These often contain wood fibers that can permanently damage your lenses.
- You can also use a microfiber cloth like the cloth you received with your glasses or a special cleaning agent.
Finally, we ask you to keep in mind that your optician made your glasses with the utmost care. If you get the feeling that they need adjusting after a while, please do not attempt to do this yourself. Your Optometrist will be happy to make adjustments free of charge and has both the special equipment and knowledge.
Healthy eye habits in a digital world
Here are some practical tips to help you keeping your eyes healthy when using digital devices.
Good posture
- Position your computer screen or television directly in front of you and slightly below eye level so that the viewing angle does not exceed 35 degrees.
- Keep enough distance between your eyes and the screen; for computers and laptops it is best to position your computer screen at arm’s length.
- Hand-held devices should be kept at a safe distance from your eyes and just below eye level. While you may be able to read better at a short distance, it can cause irritated eyes, strain, and pain.
- When it comes to height, a computer or television screen should always be placed directly in front of your face, and slightly below eye level so that the viewing angle does not exceed 35 degrees.
- Blink more often to avoid dry eyes and help your eyes to refocus.
- Take regular short breaks, looking away from your screen.
Reduce glare
- Adjust the brightness of your screen.
- Change the background colour from a bright white to a cooler grey.
- Clean your screen. Frequently dust and wipe digital screens to help reduce glare.
- Dim overhead lighting and try to avoid outdoor areas with intense brightness.
- Do not position your screen facing the window or close the curtains/ blinds to avoid daylight from reflecting in your screen.
- Glare reduction filters are also available and can easily be fitted to computer screens.
- Increase the font size to help you better dene the content on your screen.
