When properly maintained, your prescription eyeglass lenses will provide many years of enjoyment. Here are some important steps to keep your lenses in pristine condition:
- Use a microfiber cloth.
Microfiber is effective at cleaning lenses because dust and dirt cling to them. The microfiber cloth can be used by itself (a “dry cleaning”) or in conjunction with a lens cleaner-spray, available at any professional optical store. - Use soap and water.
If your lenses are heavily soiled or oily, first: run them under cool water so they’re nicely soaked. Then take a drop of hand soap and work it gently onto the lenses. Finally, rinse off the lather and pat the lenses dry. Finish with a microfiber cleaning cloth. If no microfiber cloth is available, you can use any clean, 100% cotton towel. - Ultrasonic cleaning.
Available at many professional optical stores, the glasses are placed in a special container for a few minutes, and the glasses are cleaned using ultrasonic vibrations. It’s worth noting that this process cleans the lenses and the frame.
Remember: clothing, facial tissue, and paper towels are NOT suitable for cleaning your lenses. It may be tempting, but the risk of scratching your lenses is too high. Scratches can not be buffed out, so the damage is permanent.
Talk to us, or your eye-care professional about lens coatings such as Zeiss DuraVision Platinum. This high-quality coating is an optimal solution that encompasses anti-reflection, scratch resistance, and dust/oil repellent qualities to make your cleaning routine much easier.