Eyesight, like any of the other five senses, is very important to most humans.
Properly cleaning and storing contact lenses or eyeglasses is equally important to maintain proper vision.
However, some may take contacts and glasses for granted, and do not realize the importance of proper eye care.
Not only does wear and tear add up over time, but replacing eyewear can become very expensive, especially for those with conditions like astigmatism.
Eyeglass Care Improper maintenance can lead to scratched lenses, as well as haziness and peeling coatings.
In turn, damaged eyeglasses could affect vision and cause eyestrain.
If not careful, cleaning with the wrong material can also cause long-term damage.
Never set the glasses face down, as this is one of the easiest ways to scratch them.
Instead, close the frames and set the glasses on their legs.
Investing in a hard shell eyeglass case is also a good idea.
In addition to keeping the frames clean, a glasses case also prevents the frames from getting crushed or scratched.
When cleaning eyeglasses, first rinse them with water, then use eyeglass spray or warm water and dishwashing liquid to clean them.
Do not use household glass cleaners, as those contain chemicals that could damage your frames.
For drying, using a microfiber lens cloth is usually the best option.
If one is not available, a soft cotton cloth or pre-moistened lens cloth will work.
Do not use clothing, tissues or paper towels, as those might be too abrasive and scratch the eyeglasses.
Contact Lens Care Like with glasses, contact lenses are also very delicate, which means proper care is equally important.
One wrong move can tear the lens, causing serious eye discomfort or corneal damage.
Wash and dry hands before handling lenses, to prevent getting dirt or smudges on them.
Store contacts in a contact lens case, and moisten them with clean saline or multi-purpose solution.
Contact lens cases collect dirt over time, so replace a case once every few months.
Not every solution works on contacts, and not every solution necessarily cleans them.
Consult an eye care professional to find the best type of solution to use.
Never use saliva or tap water to clean contacts.
Do not sleep in contacts if they are not prescribed for overnight wear.
This prevents the eyes from getting oxygen and could cause severe dryness and discomfort.
It may also tear the lenses or cause infection.
Properly cleaning and storing contact lenses or eyeglasses is equally important to maintain proper vision.
However, some may take contacts and glasses for granted, and do not realize the importance of proper eye care.
Not only does wear and tear add up over time, but replacing eyewear can become very expensive, especially for those with conditions like astigmatism.
Eyeglass Care Improper maintenance can lead to scratched lenses, as well as haziness and peeling coatings.
In turn, damaged eyeglasses could affect vision and cause eyestrain.
If not careful, cleaning with the wrong material can also cause long-term damage.
Never set the glasses face down, as this is one of the easiest ways to scratch them.
Instead, close the frames and set the glasses on their legs.
Investing in a hard shell eyeglass case is also a good idea.
In addition to keeping the frames clean, a glasses case also prevents the frames from getting crushed or scratched.
When cleaning eyeglasses, first rinse them with water, then use eyeglass spray or warm water and dishwashing liquid to clean them.
Do not use household glass cleaners, as those contain chemicals that could damage your frames.
For drying, using a microfiber lens cloth is usually the best option.
If one is not available, a soft cotton cloth or pre-moistened lens cloth will work.
Do not use clothing, tissues or paper towels, as those might be too abrasive and scratch the eyeglasses.
Contact Lens Care Like with glasses, contact lenses are also very delicate, which means proper care is equally important.
One wrong move can tear the lens, causing serious eye discomfort or corneal damage.
Wash and dry hands before handling lenses, to prevent getting dirt or smudges on them.
Store contacts in a contact lens case, and moisten them with clean saline or multi-purpose solution.
Contact lens cases collect dirt over time, so replace a case once every few months.
Not every solution works on contacts, and not every solution necessarily cleans them.
Consult an eye care professional to find the best type of solution to use.
Never use saliva or tap water to clean contacts.
Do not sleep in contacts if they are not prescribed for overnight wear.
This prevents the eyes from getting oxygen and could cause severe dryness and discomfort.
It may also tear the lenses or cause infection.