Eyeglasses allow you to see clearly, but they do experience a few minor issues that you might encounter. For most of them, there are practical solutions that will make your life simpler and more convenient. Here are a few eyewear issues that you might encounter.

4 Possible Problems With Eyeglasses

1. Smudges & Dirt

The oils from your skin collect on your lenses as you handle your eyeglasses, causing dirt, dust, and particulates to collect and give them a smudged appearance. Regular cleaning with special lint-free cloth and glasses cleaner will restore a clear view and keep filth from accumulating further. You can also have special hydrophobic lenses made, which—beyond repelling water—provide an antistatic surface, preventing dust, dirt, and small particles from sticking to them.

2. Glare

Sunlight, street lights, and any lights when you’re driving at night can hinder your vision by causing glare on your lenses, blocking out all other sight. Anti-glare coating is an otherwise undetectable coating that prevents reflections and glares from affecting your lenses. It makes driving at night safer and allows you to enjoy vision that’s unobstructed. Anti-glare treatments also eliminate glare on the front of your glasses, allowing people to see your eyes when speaking to you instead of their own reflection.

3. Fogged Lenses in the Winter

Fogged lenses obscure your vision, creating problems when driving or walking. You can request your eye care specialist to apply a permanent antifog coating to your lenses when they’re created, which will prevent the buildup of condensation. For a less-permanent option that costs less upfront, ask about liquid antifog treatments, which are applied with a lint-free cloth and last for a limited amount of time.

4. Slipping

Whether they’re a little loose or it only happens when you’re sweating, your glasses can slide down your nose, limiting your corrected field of vision. Eyeglass wax can help, which is a waxy substance you apply in a small amount on the bridge of your nose and above your ears to hold glasses in place. You can also see about being fitted for tighter frames.

Daniel J. Kroger O.D. in West Chester, OH, offers high-quality eyeglasses and complementing lens treatments to give you clear vision and enjoyable eyewear. For over a quarter of a century, they’ve offered affordable, effective optical solutions for all ages, priding themselves on attentive and personal service. With cutting-edge lens technology—like progressive multifocal lenses and lens tints—and contacts available, they’re the advanced professionals that will meet your every need. Learn more about their eyewear online, and call (513) 777-3936 to schedule your consultation.