How to… care for prescription glasses

Giles Edmonds, clinical services director at Specsavers, shares his tips…

USE A PROPER LENS CLEANER

‘This will help to provide a clearer view through your specs, while also helping to prolong the life of your lenses.’

AVOID HOME REMEDIES

‘There are some myths that toothpaste and baking soda can help with scratched lenses, but they can actually cause them to appear more smudged and blurry. Baking soda could also warp lenses and alter their surface, meaning your vision will be obscured.’

KEEP FRAMES IN A SAFE PLACE

‘Whenever possible, the best way to keep your glasses in the best possible condition is to either wear them or keep them in a hard protective case.’