Caring for your glasses
Glasses can be fragile & prone to damage. When wearing them day in & day out, accidents can happen. Whether it’s a loose screw, a bent frame, or a scratched lens, knowing how to repair your glasses yourself can save you time & money. In addition to reparing your glasses, regularly cleaning & maintaining your glasses & sunglasses is important not only to keep your vision clear, but also to increase the lifespan of your frames. Here’s some top tips to help fix common glasses issues at home from our Optical Consultant:
How to clean your glasses & sunglasses properly
Using a microfibre cloth & some glasses spray, or a lens cleansing wipe, safely buff away smudges & specks of dirt with these simple steps:
• Start by washing your hands
• Hold your glasses frames by the bridge while cleaning to avoid fingerprints all over your frames & lenses
• Spray the lenses, then polish them with the cloth using circular movements on both sides. If you’re using a lens wipe, unfold it & polish the lens in circular movements. People often use warm water & dish soap, but it's best to avoid doing this if possible as it can damage the lenses
• If you wear make-up, make sure clean the bridge of your glasses, as well as where it sits over the ears as there might be build-up of make-up that can cause skin irritation.
• Wipe the frames with the cloth or wipe, then sit back & enjoy the view!
How to clean & care for your glasses
Fixing loose screws
Over time, the screws in your glasses may loosen. This can cause the arms of your glasses to wobble or even fall off. An eyeglass repair kit normally includes a small screwdriver that can tighten smaller screws such as those on your glasses. Take a look at our Boots Glasses Care Kit which comes with everything you need.
It’s best to rest the frames on a solid surface so that they don’t slip or cause the lenses to be scratched as you tighten the screws.
Looking after your glasses
Avoid accidental damage to your glasses by taking extra care at home. There are lots of people who fall asleep with glasses on, or end up misplacing them & sitting on them, it’s easily done. So here are some top habits you can try to adopt to avoid those accidents:
• Always keep your glasses in their case when they’re not being worn & try to avoid putting them face down on any surface. This will stop them getting scratched
• Try & not to let glasses rest on top of your head in case they fall off & get damaged. This can also stretch them
• Always take glasses off using both hands to avoid stretching them & making them loose
• Remove your glasses when spraying hair products to help reduce damage to the lenses.
Finally, if your glasses have been twisted & sat on, it's probably best to come in & see us.
Did you know?
All glasses purchased through Boots Opticians have a lifetime repair & replacements on nose pads & screws. You might also benefit from getting glasses cover to protect against accidental damage. With prices from just 15* annually & the average cost of replacements or repairs £150** you could save yourself money if you accidentally damage your pair. Find out about our glasses cover here.
*Price of policy is determined by the value of a single pair of glasses (frames & lenses) or the value of two pairs of glasses purchased at the same time. Each policy is limited to two pairs of glasses.
**We regularly track the average order value of our customer’s glasses so this figure can be substantiated.
