How often are you cleaning your lenses?
A pro shares how to clean glasses step-by-step for clear vision and eye health.
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Luckily, theres an optometrist-approved strategy for cleaning your glasses without a streak in sight.
Over time, your glasses collect dust and bacteria that can causeeye infections.
Smudges evencontributing to eyestrain and headaches.
optometrist with Pacific Rims Optometry in San Francisco
you oughta clean your glasses at least once every day, says Dr. Chan.
Sometimes the eyeglasses may need to be cleaned more often if the lenses become dirty.
(This technique works equally well to clean your sunglasses.)
Below, Dr. Chan walks you through the step-by-step process of seeing clearly.
How to clean your eyeglasses properly, according to an optometrist
1.
Once your supplies are together,wash your handsso you dont wind up adding more bacteria to your glasses.
Clean your glasses
Youre ready to go.
Spray the lens cleaner liberally on the lensesandframes, or apply the rubbing alcohol or dish soap.
Run your glasses under lukewarm water and shake them dry.
optometrist with Pacific Rims Optometry in San Francisco
Not to be repetitive, but you reallydontwant to use a normal cloth here.
It will shorten the lifespan of your glasses and may even cause more smearing, which is totally counterproductive.
Add the finishing touches andbamyou can see clearly now, the smudges are gone.
Dr. Chan says there are a few red flags to look out for.
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