According to the Vision Council of America, approximately 75% of  adults use some sort of vision correction, 64% of which wear eyeglasses  to read, drive, or as a protection from the sun, or simply a fashion  accessory. Whatever, most these people might have the same problem or  experience that how to clean eyeglasses if they get dirty. Of course,  you can go to the lens store and ask the optometrist to clean it for  you, but is it possible for you to do it yourself because optometrists  are not always accessible or easy in reach? So what is the best way then  and what things do you need when cleaning it?
 
     As matter of fact, ways to clean glasses always focus on removing  grit without damaging the lenses. Some glasses may have special  protective finishes which can be damaged during some cleaning processes,  and you should ask optometrist for any special care directions on your  new lenses. The following ways and procedures to clean them are only for  general ones.

    Specialized Lens Wipes- One of the Best and Convenient Ways

                 
     When you are outside, in the office, park, car or on the street, you  can’t see clearly from your glasses. Can you use facial tissue to clean  it? No, facial tissue is a wood product whose fibers can do serious  damage on the glasses. You should use specialized lens wipes which are  formulated to be gentle without scratching or streaking on the glass or  plastic lens. You can find them in drug stores or lens stores. There are  different brands in the market, and it’s suggested to try products from  Bausch & Lomb which is famous for lens care products. It’s easy and  convenient, usually individually wrapped and you can keep several  packages in your workplace, purse, briefcase or sports bag. To clean the  glasses with these wipes, you just need to follow the directions on the  package.
 

    Lens Cleaner-a DIY thorough cleaning


     
     If using the lens wipes does not make your glasses clean, try  washing the lenses under water. Dunk the glasses in the warm water with  suds from lens cleaner or similar for a while, and use a wet cotton cloth  to wipe off the dirt, grease or fingerprints on both sides of the  lenses. Then rinse them out with the running tap water and if the lenses  repel water, it means they are really clean now. The last thing you  need to do is to dry the lenses and frames with lens tissue, or a hair  dryer. Remember, never wipe the lenses when they are dry, which would  make the lenses scratched and appear cloudy permanently. The lens  cleaner are handy and easy to use, which you may buy from lens store.
 
You can be surprised by how easily glasses will get dirty and  therefore you need to develop the habit of cleaning your glasses every  week or even every day. At least, always carry a package of lens wipes  with you, as it can help your life much clearer and more enjoyable.