How to stop your glasses from fogging up

Anti-fog accessories

There are also various anti-fog accessories available to help keep your lenses clear and fog-free. These include wipes, gels, cloths and sprays you can use throughout the day to stop your glasses from fogging up.

How to stop your glasses
fogging up when wearing a face mask

Below are some more helpful tips on stopping your glasses from steaming up when wearing a mask.

Wear a well fitted mask

Not only does a well-fitted mask provide better protection from viruses, but it can also stop your glasses from fogging up. The best face masks for preventing your glasses from steaming up are tightly fitted. They stop your warm breath from escaping through the top of your mask onto your lenses.

If you think your face mask is too loose, try tightening the straps for a tighter fit, or opting for a smaller size. Generally speaking, your face mask should be tight against your nose and cheeks, without any gaps for your breath to escape.

Face masks with a flexible strip or nose bridge sown into them can secure the top of the mask. This reduces the need for the face mask to be too tight to prevent air escaping, ensuring the mask is comfortable and effective. You can buy face masks with a nose bridge already inserted, or even make one yourself. If necessary, you could even use tape to secure the top of the mask against your nose.

Make sure your glasses fit

Sometimes the mask isn’t the only issue. If your glasses are too big, or if the arms are crooked, they may slip down your nose. If this is the case, you can have your glasses repaired or replaced with free lifetime servicing, to ensure they fit perfectly.

It can be difficult to wear both a face mask and glasses at the same time. Accidently pulling off your glasses when removing your face mask can cause your glasses to break. Glasses chains are a simple and effective way to ensure your glasses remain safe and secure, even if you accidentally pull them off when removing your face mask.

Ironically, pushing your glasses further down your nose creates more space between your eyes and lenses. More space improves circulation and reduces the amount of warm air which reaches your glasses lenses, preventing them from steaming up.

If your glasses are fogging up due to the weather or wearing a face mask, you can come and talk to us in-store. We’ll discuss all the anti-fog options and find the best one for you. We can also give you an eye test.

How to stop your glasses from fogging up

Anti-fog accessories

How to stop your glasses fogging up when wearing a face mask

How to stop your glasses
fogging up when wearing a face mask