The Do's

• Wash them routinely to ensure the best visual experience.

• Use a cleaning solution made for eyeglasses, like eco-friendly KleerSpex, or lotion-free dish soap and water.

• Use a micro-fiber cleaning cloth made for glasses.  In a pinch, a soft, clean cotton t-shirt is OK.

• Store glasses in their hard case. We have a client who drove over her glasses.  The hard case was ruined, but after an adjustment, the glasses were fine!

• Wear a strap around your neck if participating in sporty activities.

• Get routine adjustments from your optician, who will ensure the screws are tight to reduce the chances of a lens falling out.

The Don'ts

• Don't dry-clean your lenses; that is, don't wipe off dirt instead of washing off dirt.

• Don't use a paper towel or napkin, which can scratch the lens coatings.

• Don't use window cleaner.  This contains chemicals that can harm the lens coatings.

• Don't use fabric softener when washing your glass-cleaning cloths; this leaves a residue that interferes with cleaning your eyeglasses.

• Don't expose them to extreme temperatures, like on the car dashboard.  Plastic frames are especially sensitive to warping if left sitting in the sunlight.

• Don't take off drill-mounts eyeglasses (the kind with no frame around the lens) with one hand.  This can stress and crack the lenses.