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Dry eye glasses care guide
Care of your glasses
Keep your glasses as dry as possible, removing any excess water as soon as you can. Water can cause metal parts to rust and the eyecups to degrade more quickly.
An alcohol/solvent-free wet wipe or make-up remover wipe (hypoallergenic) can be used to gently wipe and spot clean the eyecups.
To clean the lenses, use an alcohol/solvent-free spectacle cleaning spray (ideally with an anti-mist action) and micro-fibre cloth to gently remove dirt and grease. Remove any excess moisture from the frame as soon as possible.
On models with a removable gasket or eyecup, detach it before cleaning the lenses or frame. Do not pull on the foam or silicone eyecup to remove them. Use a nail to lift up the plastic or 'break' the magnet attraction. Watch the video guide below for the best way to remove each.
Airshield eyecups
What makes the Airshield eyecups stand out from the rest of the competition is they have a patented rubber layer on top of the foam to make it last longer (typically twice as long as the foam seal alone).
However, when new, this can come off in contact with sunscreen (but also makeup) leaving black marks around the eyes.
Therefore, we recommend putting sunscreen on ahead of time letting it absorb into the skin for at least 30 minutes. And with makeup ensure it is 'set' before wearing the glasses.
This tends to be less of a problem as the glasses age, or the Ziena range has silicone eyecup that avoids this issue.
Cleaning the lenses
Most of the SharpView lenses (except polarised lenses) have anti-fog coating on the reverse of the lens to help reduce misting.
It is not a permanent coating by nature so it is sensitive to scratches and lens cleaners with solvents and/or alcohol as they can destroy the anti-fog instantly.
The best way is to dampen part of a dust free micro-fibre cloth with a solvent-free, anti-fog spray (or a little water) and then use a gentle, circular motion to clean the lenses. If there is excess dirt use a little soapy water. Then dry with a rest of the microfibre cloth.
Eventually the anti-fog layer will break down and be removed but an anti-fog spray can help on an ongoing basis to clean and keep the lenses mist-free.
Changing the magnets
If the magnets in the frame fall out and are lost, they can be replaced.
First, identify the magnet you need (from the model and position on the frame).
Then ensure you know which side of the magnet needs to be facing out so it doesn't repel the one in the eyecup.
Then with a tiny dab of superglue on the correct side of magnet you can push it into the frame . If you add too much, the excess glue can ooze out of the hole and make the silicone eyecup stick!
General safety and care advice
- Do not wear Xtra or Ultra dark lenses for driving.
- Do not drive or operate heavy machinery wearing the glasses until you have tested them to ensure it is safe to do so and the peripheral vision is sufficient for your needs.
- Do not buy the glasses if you are allergic to silicone or silicone rubber.
- Do not rinse/submerge the frames or removable AirShield/eyecup in water or liquid as this will cause part of the glasses to deteriorate.
- Do not put sunscreen, face cream, makeup etc on the part of your face that the eyecup touches
- Do not leave glasses in direct sunlight when not in use, especially photochromic lenses.
