From wiping lenses on our clothes to tossing glasses in bags unprotected, these small habits can cause big damage over time.
Here’s how to care for your glasses and keep them in top condition for years to come.
6 tips on how to make your glasses last longer
You’ve spent time finding the perfect pair of glasses – they fit just right, look great, and help you see clearly. But are you giving your glasses the love they deserve?
1. Use Both Hands to Take Them Off
Using one hand might seem easier, but it can stretch the frame and make the glasses wonky. Take them off with both hands to keep them balanced and fitting properly.
2. Put Your Glasses Away Safely
Never put your glasses face down – it’s the fastest way to scratch your lenses. Use a hard glasses case (preferably the one they came with as they are fitted to the size) to protect them from dirt, damage, and accidents.
3. Clean Your Glasses Properly
Clean lenses = clear vision.
Use a microfibre cloth and a gentle lens cleaner. Avoid tissues, paper towels, or your shirt - they can leave scratches. A quick daily clean keeps your glasses and vision sharp.
4. Check the Fit Regularly
Glasses can shift or loosen over time. If they feel too tight, too loose, or sit unevenly, get them adjusted by your optician. A proper fit means better comfort and better focus.
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5. Use the Right Lens Cleaner
Smudges, oil, and dust build up quickly. Use a spray made for glasses, not household cleaners – they can damage protective coatings. Spray, wipe gently, ready.
6. Don’t Wear Them on Your Head
It might seem convenient, but this stretches the frame and weakens the arms. Instead, put them in your case or wear a glasses chain when you’re not using them.
Clear Vision Shouldn’t Be a Luxury
These tips are simple. But for millions of people around the world, something as basic as a clean, working pair of glasses is out of reach.
Right now, 671 million people live with vision problems that could be fixed with an eye test and a pair of glasses. That’s children who can’t see the board at school. Parents who struggle to work. Older adults who lose their independence.
Why? Because they can’t access the eye care that many of us take for granted.
But the solution is simple – and affordable. In many cases, a pair of glasses costs as little as £4 in the communities we support.
Help Give the Gift of Sight With Orbis
At Orbis, we believe no one should suffer from avoidable blindness. With your help, we’re providing vision screenings, glasses, and eye care to people who need it most – in communities where even basic care is hard to find.
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Help someone see their family, their schoolbook, their future – clearly.
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