Posts under ‘Spectacles Care’

A Bit Off The Beaten Track for Spectacles Blog…
I was going to write some time ago about spectacles cases.  I’d had a lead and a man from a major glasses case manufacturer was going to get back to me but didn’t.  So I never wrote it.  Where are you?
I was going to dsicuss the virtues [...]

Spectacles Blog Has Just Done It’s First Press Release
I have just done a press release on line - partly as a tester to see if it works.  (After I submitted it I see they want money to do it “professionally”.  Any way the release went like this…
“I don’t wear spectacles (yet!) but I run a [...]

All The Other Bits Of Spectacles ~ Glasses
So far in the series of Spectacles Parts & Glasses Glossary we have only really touched on the lenses. Pt 1 (spectacles lenses overview); Pt2 (spectacles lenses types/vision); Pt3 (spectacles lens coatings).  So today… step forward… the other bits! The mechanical & the cosmetic bits!  What we call the frames!
The best [...]

Spectacles Blog Challenge:  How To Keep Hold Of Your Spectacles or Glasses?
I cannot tell you how many times I’ve read the words “I then couldn’t find my glasses… I lost my spectacles… I can’t find my spectacles… I’ve lost my glasses AGAIN” etc etc etc …
The top three miseading or distracting leads that I see (in [...]

“They Don’t Want Your Spectacles Repairs - We Do”, Says Spec Repairs Chief
Finally Spec Repairs have a new website!  I’ve been waiting for it to appear to give our Spectacles Blog endorsement to this service which sounds almost too good to be true.  When spectacles/sunglasses/glasses cost from anything up to and above £200, to be [...]

Who’s Going to Repair My Glasses & Sunglasses?
I’ve got a box full of broken goggles, sunglasses, glasses and spectacles - and some that aren’t broken but are just awaiting a fancy dress opportunity to be worn! (I’ve got another box of broken watches but that’s another story and I don’t do a watch blog!)
I’ve been saving [...]

Natural Ways for Glasses Wearers to Avoid Computer Eye

Following a comment that we received from Dr Marc Grossman, on the post about special amber glasses to help avoid computer-generated eye strain, I’m attaching his you Tube Presentation.  Follow the links in his comment for more information.
I know that this is not strictly spectacles but it is [...]

Ultrasonic spectacles cleaner
This uses ultrasonic sound waves to remove dirt and dust particles without manual scrubbing or harsh chemicals. (Though it does use water.)  It claims to clean even the most delicate or soiled items. The cleaner also cleans precious metals, jewellery, gems, waterproof watches, CDs, dentures, rings, bracelets, and necklaces. If you fancy one ($69.95) follow this [...]

Glasses maintenance
A few tips for keeping your specs in tip top condition…
1] If you can, wash them every day. Warm soapy water (washing up liquid) and a gentle rub with your fingers. Gets rid of tiny grime and grit and importantly any grease.
2] Wipe clean or dry with lint free cloth* - don’t use cloth [...]

When your glasses lose the tiny screw…
..fix it with an earring as a temporary measure.
So says a special “tips” column in the Star Press the Online News source for Indiana!