Once you invest in a beautiful, customized pair of glasses- it’s important to make sure you are taking care of your glasses in the best way possible to protect your investment (and your vision)! However, most of us loyal glasses-wearers often cut corners when it comes to eyewear care, cleaning our lenses off with the corner of our shirt or a tissue nearby. Here are some easy ways to take care of your glasses that will ensure they stay in great condition for years to come:
Use a microfiber cloth to clean your lenses
It may seem easier or more convenient to clean your glasses with your shirt or other material nearby, but you could be doing some serious damage to your lenses! Materials that are not intended to clean glasses can easily scratch your lenses. Materials with oils or dirt on them, such as your t-shirt, can also cause your lenses to get dirtier than they were before. Get yourself a microfiber cloth intended to clean lenses. Just please wash your microfiber cloth weekly to protect your lenses from scratching. If the cloth is dirty it won’t clean your glasses and could potentially scratch your lenses. If you need a microfiber cloth, we offer them free of charge at the shop, just stop by!
Go to your local optician for regular tuneups for your glasses
If your glasses are feeling a little loose, or don’t fit as well as they did when you first got them, it’s important to get them adjusted to maintain their quality and integrity. Make an appointment with your local optician, or come to the Optical Shop and we’ll do a tuneup on your glasses so that they continue helping you to see as best you can. Just like your car needs regular oil changes, your glasses need some maintenance too!
Since it’s the holiday season, if you are looking for the perfect gift for the glasses-wearer or sunglasses lover in your life, consider getting them a gift certificate here at the Optical Shop! We carry a wide range of glasses and sunglasses for the entire family. Sunglasses are available with and without a prescription. Also, by purchasing a gift certificate from us, you will be supporting a local small business, which we truly appreciate. We also provide microfiber cleaning clothes and glasses cases free of charge, complimentary to our loyal customers.
Vist the Optical Shop, contact us at (203) 222-7870 or OpticalShopofWestport@gmail.com to make an appointment and we will help you select the perfect gift!