How to Avoid Being Gouged When Buying Eyeglasses (2024)

FAQs

How do my glasses get scratched so easily? ›

One of the main reasons that your glasses could be scratched is that you're using the wrong type of cloth or fabric to clean them. Things like tissue paper, paper towels and t-shirts are some of the worst things that you can use to clean lenses, and you'll almost always scratch your glasses.

Modern eyeglasses are made of sophisticated plastic. These materials are durable and more resistant to everyday wear and tear. Plastic is also safer than glass to wear close to your eyes, as there's little risk of cracking or shattering. Plastic does tend to scratch somewhat easily, though.

Because a shorter vertex distance minimizes both facial inset and outset, consider using a frame with high temple attachments. This allows more of the lens to swing back toward the face when pantoscopic angle is added and reduces the magnification/minification phenomenon.

No lenses, not even glass, are 100% scratch proof. The good news is, there is a coating you can purchase for your lenses that will make it much harder to scratch them.

Use a Protective Case

Using a sturdy eyeglass case will prolong the life of your lenses. No matter what kind of glasses you wear — standard, sunglasses, bifocal — you'll want to protect them. Be sure to choose a hard case with a soft inner lining and always have one on hand, either in your purse, backpack, or car.

High index plastic is more scratch-resistant than standard plastic or polycarbonate. Generally, the higher the index of the plastic, the more scratch-resistant it is. High index glass is more scratch-resistant than crown glass. Even the highest-index plastic is still less scratch resistant than any glass material.

Glass - Glass offers superior optics and is the most scratch-resistant material available for eyeglasses. However, glass must be specially treated for impact resistance. Glass is also much heavier in weight and not offered in many designs. Glass lenses can only be put into specific frames.

Relax. Your eyes are simply adjusting to a new way of seeing after previously compensating for less-than-perfect vision. With first-time corrective lenses or a stronger lens prescription, the brain is receiving images that are different from what it routinely processed prior to the change.

Your eyes will look small with glasses if you have high myopia. As the lenses get stronger in power, they lead to minification. This is usually more noticeable when a wearer has a prescription higher than -4.00 dioptres.

Many optical stores offer satisfaction guarantees and will replace the glasses, offer a full refund or a store credit if you have a complaint about the way your glasses look on you. This would be an option within a certain time frame – typically one to four weeks from the date of purchase.

How do I look classy with glasses? ›

Women found rectangle and square glasses to be the most attractive, while men found rectangle and cat-eye the most attractive. 3 in 4 men said they were more likely to swipe right on a dating app if the person was wearing glasses.

Messy pixie, low side ponytail, A-line bob, silky shag, baby bangs, sunny ombre, overgrown pixie, messy low buns, slight pouf, messy parting, grown out hair, side-swept hair, balayage, long afro, and mild straight layers are a few hairstyles that are a perfect suit for women with glasses.

This is done at your request, but we'd always recommend replacing your lenses if the scratch is within your line of vision.

Microfiber is comprised of small nylon and polyester fibers that are designed to prevent scratches. Just be sure to use a microfiber cloth in conjunction with water or an eyeglass spray. If particles are present on your lenses, even microfiber cloths will grind them into the surface.

It's very important not to wipe your glasses down with any type of paper product, including tissues, paper towels or napkins. Regardless of how soft these materials may feel, they can easily scratch the lenses on your glasses. Use a lens cloth instead.