How to Clean and Care for Eyeglasses

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Taking care of eyeglasses, cleaning the lenses, and caring for the frames. Learn about eyeglasses care with tips and techniques on optics and optometry.

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Tags: care, eyes, cleaning, lenses, optometrist, glasses, frames, optical, spectacles, optics, eyeglasses, caring

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Summary: Eyeglasses have been around for centuries and were first developed in Italy in 1284. Many people around the world benefit from the invention which allows for vision correction and eye protection. In modern glasses, plastic, polycarbonate or glass lenses are supported by frames made of metal or plastic. All sorts of refractive errors can be corrected in glasses, whether you are near sighted, far sighted or presbyopic, eyeglasses can clear up a persons vision. Not only do eyeglasses help people see, but the ultraviolet protection built into many eyeglass lenses can help prevent macular degeneration and other diseases of the eye.

When someone owns eyeglasses, it's their responsibility to keep them in good condition, whether it be through cleaning or general care. In this free video series, an optics expert will teach you how to prevent lens scratches, bent frames, and other damage of spectacles with a series of tips. You'll learn how to put on and take off eyeglasses, how to clean them with a microfiber cloth, and how to make and use a homemade cleaning solution. You'll also learn common mistakes of eyeglasses care, how to fix loose screws, and how to teach kids to care for glasses. Save money on costly repairs and learn to care for your own eyeglasses today!

About the Expert

Expert: Stefan Czelusta is the office manager at Texas State Optical in Austin, Texas. He has worked in optics for more than nine years. Czelusta helps customers choose glasses, contacts and sunglasses on a daily basis.

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