Although most of the ophthalmic lenses these days are treated with special optical treatments such as scratch resistant protection and anti-reflective protection, all lenses require careful and efficient cleaning procedures to maintain the optics of the lenses. Regular cleaning of your eyeglasses will increase the life of your eyewear while giving you the better optical clarity as compared to unclean lenses.

Here are some tips for taking care of your eyewear

• Never wipe lenses while dry. Always use water or a cleaning solution designed for AR coated lenses.
• Clean lenses daily with a mild soap and warm water, rinse and then dry with a clean soft cloth.
• Do not use paper products on your lenses. Most paper products, like paper towels, contain contaminates that can scratch your lens in addition to leaving lint.
• Avoid exposing lenses to hair spray and household spray cleaners. They may contain chemicals that can damage your lenses.
• Always store your glasses in a clean protective case when not being worn.
• Do not expose your glasses to extreme temperatures such as leaving them on the dash board of the car on a hot summer day. Extreme temperatures cause expansion and contraction of the lens materials resulting in the damage of the lenses.