Retrospecs

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What solution can I use to clean my glasses?

A washing solution made with lukewarm water and gentle dishwasher, e.g. sunlight liquid, is the safest option.
Moistened lens wipes.
Special lens cleaning sprays available at your local optometrist.
Ultrasonic cleaners available at your local optometrist.

What's the Proper Way to Clean my spectacles?

Rinse your glasses before cleaning or disinfecting them

Carefully spray the solution

Let the lenses air-dry

My lenses are scratched, what can I do?

Visit your local optometrist. They can determine the best solution for you.

My glasses are loose and keep slipping off my face. Could this mean they are poor quality?

Spectacle frames go through wear and tear over time.
They can get warped, bent or become loose fitting due to multiple factors.
This can compromise the clarity of your vision especially in high prescriptions.
This does not mean that the frames are of inferior quality.
A simple visit to your local optometrist will ensure proper adjustment of the frames using special tools.
It is generally advisable to seek help from your prescribing optometrist should you have any concerns regarding your prescription lenses or frames, unless if it is not possible, for one reason or another.
A spectacle prescription is a customised measurement of your vision, depending on your unique situation.
Never ask your friend to verify if they can see with your spectacles.
Wearing someone else's spectacles is often associated with adverse effects like headaches, nausea
Visit your prescribing optometrist should you have concerns. They will verify everything and advise you accordingly.

I'm having problems with my new spectacles. When my friend tries them, they too can't see with them. Does this mean they were wrongly prescribed?

How do I know if it is time to change my spectacles?

Time lapse from last exam-generally every two years.
Frequent headaches
Frequent squinting
Difficulty cleaning your eyeglasses
Changing occupational demands

General Care and Maintenance

Do's

Wash your eyeglasses at least once a day.
Keep your eyeglasses on your nose, not on your head.
Store your eyeglasses in a protective case when not in use.

Don'ts

Don't use the tail of your shirt as the fabric as they will scratch.
Don't store your eyeglasses out in the open.
Don't leave them in a hot car.
Don't try to adjust frames by yourself.
Don't rely on internet hacks and online tricks.
Don't use products that contain alcohol, ammonia, bleach or acids.

Features such as special coatings that can block ultraviolet rays and reduce glare can help protect and even improve your vision. To learn more about these features, consult your local optometrist

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