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Instructions for Using Glasses

Care, storage and adaptation guidance for glasses with different lens types.

01

General care and safe-use rules

Following these rules helps preserve the frame, lenses, lens coatings and everyday wearing comfort.

01

Lens cleaning

Recommended

Use a special glasses cleaning solution and a microfiber cloth.

Avoid

Do not wipe the glasses when they are dry.

02

Washing glasses

Recommended

If needed, wash the glasses with water and liquid soap.

Avoid

Do not use acetone, alcohol, antiseptics or solutions containing ammonia.

03

Storage

Recommended

Store the glasses in a hard case with a soft inner lining.

Avoid

Do not place the glasses lens-down on a hard surface.

04

Putting on and taking off

Recommended

Put on and take off the glasses with both hands, or hold the frame by the bridge.

Avoid

Do not pull the glasses off by one temple.

05

Temperature

Recommended

Do not leave glasses in a car or under direct sunlight, especially above 35 °C.

Avoid

Avoid overheating the frame and lenses.

06

Fogging

Recommended

Use “No fog” spray or another anti-fog product recommended for glasses.

Avoid

Do not use aggressive household cleaners.

07

Frame repair

Recommended

If adjustment is needed, contact an optical workshop specialist.

Avoid

Do not bend, straighten or tighten the frame yourself.

08

Steam, heat and fire

Recommended

Remove glasses in a steam room, sauna, near open fire, during welding and before opening an oven.

Avoid

Do not expose glasses to high temperature, steam or sparks.

02

Adapting to different lens types

2.1

Glasses with spherical lenses

Adaptation may take up to 2 weeks. During the adaptation period, stop using your old glasses completely. For faster adaptation, set aside 2–3 days for practice.

  1. 1

    Start in the morning

    The brain adapts to glasses faster in the morning, so we recommend putting them on right after waking up and taking them off at the end of the day.

  2. 2

    First try — while seated

    Put the glasses on for the first time while seated and avoid sudden head or eye movements. At the beginning, slight dizziness may occur and usually passes as you adapt.

  3. 3

    Movement and looking down

    When walking and needing to look down, lower your head so your eyes look through the center of the lens, not through its periphery.

  4. 4

    Looking to the side

    When looking sideways, try to turn your head so the image falls into the clearest vision zone.

  5. 5

    Driving

    Start driving only after mastering the first four exercises. Drive only when you can confidently focus at all distances. We recommend starting on roads with light traffic.

If you have questions or discomfort during adaptation, contact your ophthalmologist or optometrist at Ochi optical stores.
2.2

Glasses with astigmatic lenses

Adaptation may take up to 2 weeks. During the adaptation period, stop using your old glasses completely. For faster adaptation, set aside 2–3 days for practice.

  1. 1

    Start in the morning

    The brain adapts to glasses faster in the morning, so we recommend putting them on right after waking up and taking them off at the end of the day.

  2. 2

    First try — while seated

    Put the glasses on for the first time while seated and avoid sudden head or eye movements. At the beginning, slight dizziness may occur and usually passes as you adapt.

  3. 3

    Movement and looking down

    When walking and needing to look down, lower your head so your eyes look through the center of the lens, not through its periphery.

  4. 4

    Looking to the side

    When looking sideways, try to turn your head so the image falls into the clearest vision zone.

  5. 5

    Driving

    Start driving only after mastering the first four exercises. Drive only when you can confidently focus at all distances. We recommend starting on roads with light traffic.

If you have questions or discomfort during adaptation, contact your ophthalmologist or optometrist at Ochi optical stores.
2.3

Glasses with progressive lenses

Adaptation may take up to 1 month. During the adaptation period, stop using your old glasses completely. For faster adaptation, set aside 2–3 days for practice.

  1. 1

    Different distances

    Focus at different distances: move your gaze from a phone or book to distant objects such as buildings, trees and signs. Spend 30 minutes to 2 hours per day on this.

  2. 2

    Stairs and looking down

    When walking on stairs, practise lowering your head and looking down through the upper part of the lens, not the lower part. Spend about 30 minutes per day on this.

  3. 3

    Side vision

    Practise focusing on objects located to the side. Remember to turn your head, because progressive lens design requires this habit. Exercise time: 20–30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Driving

    Start driving only after mastering the first four exercises. Drive only when you can confidently focus at all distances. We recommend starting on roads with light traffic.

If you have questions or discomfort during adaptation, contact your ophthalmologist or optometrist at Ochi optical stores.
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