Metayer Family Eye Care

** Our office will be closed on Monday, July 6th to observe the holiday. **

Sneaky culprits impacting your eyewear:

Most eyewear damage doesn’t happen in one dramatic moment—it happens in tiny, everyday shortcuts. Leaving your glasses in a hot car? Your dashboard in July is basically a lens oven. Heat doesn’t just “warm” your frames. It can warp them, loosen lens fittings, and quietly break down protective coatings. If it’s too hot for a chocolate bar, it’s too hot for your glasses.

Then there’s the habit of putting them on your head. It feels convenient, but your head is not a storage rack. Every time you stretch your frames outward, you’re widening them beyond their natural fit, stressing the hinges, and changing their alignment. That’s usually why glasses start sliding down your nose or sitting crooked. A quick habit today can turn into a constant adjustment tomorrow.

When it comes to cleaning, use a microfiber cloth not your t-shirt or a tissue —it’s sandpaper in disguise. Household cleaners, especially those with ammonia or strong alcohol, can strip lens coatings, and the tiny micro-scratches left behind don’t just dull clarity. They can create extra glare and reflections at night while driving. You may not notice the damage immediately, but your eyes will.

Struggling to see up close? Call today to schedule an eye exam! 207-892-2273

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