Caring for your spectacles

Your spectacles should be cleaned regularly. Rinse them thoroughly to remove any dust or grit that could scratch the lenses, then wash them with soap and luke-warm water, and rinse. Never use hot water as it can damage lens coatings and plastic frames. You can use a soft toothbrush to clean around nose pads and hinges.

Be careful when using hair spays or other sprays - they can coat the lenses and reduce your vision.

To put your spectacles on, hold the temples (side pieces) about half way down and push them gently over your ears. To remove your spectacles, hold them mid-way down the temples, raise them so that they clear your ears, and then slide the spectacles forward. This way you will not disturb their alignment. Always use two hands to put your spectacles on and take them off. If you use one hand you will flex the frame and over time it will not fit properly.

No matter how careful you are, you will find your spectacles periodically will need adjustment. Typically your glasses will start slipping down your nose or become uncomfortable. You should visit your optometrist to have them re-adjusted.

When you put your spectacles down always make sure that the lenses do not touch anything. This will help keep them scratch-free and bright. Better still, keep them in their protective case.