# 8 | August 22, 2017

Eye Care Tip of the Week #8

Anti-reflective lenses are the single best upgrade you can make to a pair of eyeglasses. 

We recommend anti-reflective lenses to almost every patient we see because they allow for better light transmission. These lenses result in less surface glare, brighter images, better vision, enhanced cosmetic appeal and improved scratch resistance. 

Check out our blog post: Are Anti-Reflective lenses really worth the money?

Some patients complain that anti-reflective lenses get dirty quicker, which is true, but if you follow last weeks tip of the week; Wash your eyeglasses like you wash your vehicle, you will love the improved vision they offer. 

Even companies like Apple now use anti-reflective coatings on their top of the line Retina Display computer and tablet screens. There is also anti-reflective picture frame glass which allows us to better appreciate art work from multiple viewing angles. 

So go ahead and upgrade your vision with anti-reflective lenses. 

This Eye Care Tip of the Week is brought to you by: Dr. Ross McKenzie

#5 | Wash your eyeglasses like you wash your vehicle

Eye Care Tip of the Week: #5

Wash your eyeglasses like you wash your vehicle

Most people don't clean their shiny new vehicles with a spray bottle and a rag, so why do we clean our eyeglasses that way? 

So forget the spray bottles, lens wipes and microfiber cleaning cloths given to you by the optical company.

Follow these 4-simple Steps to Clean Your Glasses 

Rinse

 Rinse your glasses off under a steady stream of lukewarm water
to remove the dust and debris from the lens surface. 

Soap

Apply a small amount of liquid foaming hand soap with your fingers
to the lenses and frame surface to remove the dirt and oils. 

Rinse

Thoroughly rinse your eyeglasses off again under a steady stream of lukewarm water
to remove the soap residue and oils from the lens surface and frame. 

Dry

Dry your glasses off with a soft cotton cloth. 

 

Bonus Tips: 

1. For best results, use an oil free foaming hand soap for a clean streak free shine.
2. Use a cotton cloth that doesn't have fabric softener on it to wipe your lenses to prevent greasy streaks.
3. Don't over clean your glasses when your dry them. Excessive buffing can produce a static charge to the lens making it attract dust, dirt, and oils more quickly. 
4. Take it one step further. If they're still not perfect you can now use the lens spray and microfiber cleaning cloth to put the final touch to them. Just remember to wash the cleaning cloth every few weeks to remove the dust and dirt to prevent small surface scratches. 

This Eye Care Tip of the Week is brought to you by Dr. Ross McKenzie