Thanks to designer frames, eyeglasses can be just as much a fashion statement as they are a corrective medical device. That doesn't necessarily mean everyone wants to change them with the seasons, though. Ideally, eyeglasses should last as long as a prescription does. Below, the friendly team at Eyewear Express in Rhinelander, WI, shares a few tips to ensure that happens. 

3 Tips for Keeping Your Eyeglasses in Good Condition 

1. Clean Them Daily

Dust, dirt, and other debris can accumulate on your lenses over time. If you don’t clean them frequently enough, these particles will destroy any special coatings. Avoid wiping eyeglasses on your shirt, though. Cleaning with any dry cloth can drag the particles across the lenses, scratching them. Instead, use a cloth moistened with an ammonia-free lens cleaner to pick up the particles and prevent streaking. 

2. Store Them in a Hard Case

Keep a few hard cases around the house and in your purse or car so you always have somewhere safe to put your eyeglasses. Simply leaving them on the dresser may not seem like a big deal, but all it takes is one fumble and drop to bend the frame or crack a lens. 

3. Handle With Care 

Never touch the lenses unless you're cleaning them. The oils on your skin can destroy any protective coatings over time and leave streaking. In fact, it’s best to avoid handling eyeglasses any more than necessary, as it only increases the chances of dropping them or bending the frame. When you must handle them, hold the piece that goes over the bridge of the nose because that is typically the sturdiest component. 

Even if you follow the above tips, you will need new eyeglasses at some point. When that day comes, you can rely on the team at Eyewear Express. Based in Rhinelander, WI, this practice provides comprehensive optometry care, including vision exams, glaucoma testing, and contact lens fittings. To request an eye doctor appointment, visit their website or call (715) 365-1515.