CARING FOR SPECTACLES

Looking after your spectacles is a vital part of getting the most out of them. It is important to remember that your lenses are precision products that will not give optimum performance if they are damaged or ‘out of alignment’.

Here are a few tips on maintaining your spectacles:

Always make sure that your spectacles are properly adjusted. If your frame is loose or crooked, you may not be able to see properly (particularly if they are multifocals) or the lenses may get damaged. Never try to adjust your own spectacles. This is a really fast way of breaking them. Most frames need to be heated before adjusting. Proper tools are needed to adjust a frame.
Never lay your spectacles face down. This will scratch the centre of the lens. Always take your spectacles off with 2 hands. This stops the frame stretching and reduces the stress on the joints.
Keep your spectacles in a case when not using them. Where possible, use a hard case, as this will offer more protection against the spectacles being squashed .
Like a car, your spectacles need ‘servicing’ every 6 to 12 months. This involves tightening screws, adjusting the fit and sonic cleaning, and is done as part of our after sales service.
Never use abrasives or solvents on your frames or lenses. Most frame materials and some lenses will be damaged beyond repair by these substances. Avoid contact with acetone, ammonia, glue, and hairspray .
Never expose your spectacles to excessive heat (eg the dash of the car in summer), as this may stretch the frame and cause the lenses to crack or craze.
Remember – no lens is scratch proof!!!

To clean your spectacles:

Use a microfibre cloth to wipe away fingerprints and smudges.
If lenses are particularly dirty, use a lens spray and soft tissue to clean, and then polish with your microfibre cloth.
If there is sand or grit on the lenses, wash under cool water and then wipe off with a soft towel. Polish with the microfibre cloth.
Avoid wiping or rubbing dry lenses. This is usually when they scratch.
Tissues will leave quite a coarse dust on the lens. This makes the lens feel dirty and may scratch a dry lens. Only use tissue on a wet lens. Wash your microfibre cloth regularly, to ensure peak performance.