How to Properly Care for Your Glasses (and What to Avoid)

Let’s be real—most people treat their glasses like they're indestructible… until they’re not. And while ThinOptics glasses are way tougher than the average pair (we’re talking shatterproof lenses and seriously durable frames), no glasses are completely immune to scratches or damage if you treat them like a set of keys.

Here’s the lowdown on how to keep your eyewear in top shape—without babying them.

Clean 'Em the Right Way

We’ve all been guilty of wiping our lenses with the edge of a shirt or whatever cloth’s nearby. But fabrics like cotton (especially dirty ones) can actually scratch your lenses over time.

Do this instead:
Use a microfiber cloth and lens-safe cleaning solution. Warm water with a tiny drop of dish soap works great too—just skip the harsh chemicals like window cleaner or alcohol-based wipes. Then, allow them to air dry. Trust us, your lenses will thank you.

Store Smart, Not Sloppy

Tossing your glasses on the counter? Throwing them in a bag unprotected? Welcome to Scratch City.

The fix is easy: always store your glasses in a protective case. Lucky for you, your ThinOptics essentials makes that effortless. Our Keychain Case, MagSafe Cases, and other ultra-slim cases are designed to take anywhere, engineered to be both ridiculously compact and protective. With these, your glasses are always covered (literally).

Pro tip: keep a backup case in your go-bag, glovebox, gym bag, or even attached to your phone. That way you’re never caught without protection for your eyewear.

Heat Is the Enemy

One of the most common (and avoidable) ways people ruin their glasses? Leaving them in a hot car.

Heat can warp frames, mess with lens coatings, and basically turn your specs into a science experiment gone wrong. Don’t do it. Take your glasses with you, or store them in a cooler spot.

This applies to saunas, sunny dashboards, and yes—even the top of your head on a scorching day.

Don’t Forget the Frames

Your glasses frames matter too. Keep them clean with a soft cloth, and avoid bending them unnecessarily—even though they can handle a lot, that doesn’t mean they should.

From Readers to Prescription Glasses and beyond, these are built to handle real life, but a little care goes a long way. Clean them right, store them smart, and don’t cook them in your car.

Treat your glasses like the sleek little innovations they are—and they’ll keep your vision crisp, clear, and on point for the long haul.