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While glasses are certainly a very useful invention, they can cause some inconvenience to their wearers. People who wear glasses often encounter subtle nuances and difficulties that are incomprehensible to those with excellent vision. That only there is a drizzle, covering the surface of only rubbed lenses or a greasy stain on glasses in a dark cinema.
Fortunately, there are several useful tips and tricks that will keep these little troubles to a minimum.
1. If you cannot find glasses, use your phone camera to find it easier some items.
2. Use a simple trick to see better. For this you need to roll your fingers into a tube, leaving a small hole and look through the hole ... This method works no matter how poor your eyesight is.
3. Cloths microfiber best for cleaning glasses. Keep several of these rags in different places so that you can always wipe your glasses.
4. To clean the lenses, use diluted dishwashing detergent ... Do not use products containing alcohol, vinegar, ammonia, or bleach, as this will damage the coating of the glasses.
5. Scratches on the lenses of glasses ? Squeeze some non-abrasive toothpaste onto the lens and with a microfiber cloth, rub the paste in small circular motions onto the scratch.
6. Attach a reflective strip to the glasses case so that you can easily find it in the dark.
7. Put a rubber band on the shampoo bottle ... When you shower without glasses, the elastic will help you feel the difference between shampoo and other similar bottles.
8. To adjust the nose pads, put your glasses on a flat surface to see them in relation to each other.
9. If the screws of the glasses are lost or fly out, use toothpick as a temporary solution. Align the frame and temple of the glasses, insert a toothpick, and break off the unnecessary part.
10. If glasses constantly slide off your face , hold the rounded portions of the temples under hot water for a few minutes until the plastic softens slightly. Bend the ends down slightly so that they fit snugly against your ears.
11. If your glasses are too tight for you then hold the temples under hot water and try bending them up slightly to relieve pressure.
12. If your glasses are constantly slipping due to sweat, or you have a narrow bridge of the nose, there is another trick you can use. Take two hair ties and wrap them around the temples of the glasses behind the ears. The frame will fit tighter and the elastic will not be visible behind the ears and hair.
13. If you have wide-set eyes, choose frames with a thick or prominent bridge ... This draws attention to the center of the face and makes the eyes appear closer.
14. If you have close-set eyes, choose frames with decorative details on the outer edges. ... This gives a feeling of greater distance.
15. If you have many pairs of glasses, you can store them on a hanger .
16. You can use a small piece of chewing gum or an earring bolt to temporarily fix a missing bow.
17. Frames tend to cast shadows under the eyes, so it's worth using yellow concealer to neutralize shadow .
18. Remember: the frame frames your eyes and the eyebrows frame the frame ... Therefore, it is worth paying special attention to the shape of the eyebrows.
19. Bright lipstick tends to look good with glasses, even if you don’t use anything else in your makeup.
20. Best used shades of neutral or bright colors ... Dark shadows can make you look tired.
21. It is preferable to choose volume mascara , and not lengthening, as the eyelashes will touch the frame.
22. To make your eyes look bigger visually, line your eyes so that the tip of the eyeliner tends to the upper corner of the frame .
In order for swimming goggles to serve for a long time and perform their functions as efficiently as possible, you need to provide them with proper care and storage.
First of all, you should not allow any extraneous influences on the lenses, especially for swimming goggles with diopters:
Avoid scratching from nails, rough cloth or other objects.
Prevent the onset of fogging.
If you decide to buy swimming goggles with a special Antifog coating, then you need to protect the inner surface of the lenses more carefully.If these glasses start to sweat, then the coating must be restored with the help of a special Speedo spray or drops.
Typically, a factory coating on swimming goggles lasts from a few weeks to a few months, while a refurbished coating can last from a few workouts or longer, depending on the frequency of use.
To apply Antifog coating:
Clean the lens with a soft eyeglass care cloth;
Apply the product (spray or drops) to a dry inner surface;
The effect of Speedo spray can last for different periods of time from several workouts and longer if several conditions are met:
Do not touch the inside of the lenses and wipe them only if you intend to restore the lost coating properties.
Do not leave exposed to high temperatures.
Rinse glasses in cool water after use.
How to clean glasses before storing
After each use, to clean the case from chlorine or salt, the glasses should be rinsed with clean cool water.
The silicone strap can be washed with cold soapy water, but be careful not to get it on the lenses. If the strap is removable, then this procedure is best done after removing it from the lenses.
Rinse thoroughly and dry the strap, but not the lenses, with a towel.
Dry your glasses completely without rubbing with a cloth, preferably outdoors.
How to store swimming goggles
Swimming goggles should be stored in their original case or in a special bag to protect the lens surface from unwanted influences and contamination.
Spectacles for swimming with diopters require especially careful storage.
Do not leave the accessory exposed to extremely high temperatures, as not only the lenses, but also the silicone pads and goggle bands can be damaged.
However, in order to achieve a secure attachment, an effective adhesive mixture must be selected.
Gluing plastic glasses on your own is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance.
All the tools that are needed for repair work are likely to be easily found in the house:
Mini drill with a thin drill (0.3-0.5 mm.);
Needle;
Thread;
Degreasing agents (alcohol or nail polish remover);
Stationery rubber bands;
Textile;
Cotton swabs;
Ruler;
Glue.
Not every glue is suitable for repairing broken plastic glasses.
To do this, you need to look after one of several types of glue:
Often, glasses break in half in the place where the nose bridge is located. When all the inventory is ready and you buy the necessary glue, proceed to glue the frame.
Here is an example of repairing spectacle frames using Bison Plastic glue:
Sand and sand the broken surfaces to be glued;
Degrease the surfaces to be glued with nail polish remover or alcohol;
Cut a piece of a wooden ruler so that its length is the same as the distance between the side parts of the glasses - this will fix the glasses in one position, which will increase the quality and convenience of repair;
Cover the lenses with paper to avoid scratching them;
Attach a wooden ruler to one half of the glasses, attach them to each other with a rubber band. Do the same with the second half of the glasses, while pressing it tightly against the first half;
Ensure a snug fit of the two broken-off parts of the frame;
Slowly squeeze the adhesive into the seam at the fracture;
Fill the joint completely so that there are no gaps and voids;
Use a cotton swab to wipe off the remaining glue before it dries;
Leave the glasses in this position for 2 hours until the glue is completely dry;
On the nose, on both sides of the joint, make one hole with a drill;
Pull the thread around the seam through the drilled holes. To do this, use a needle. The color of the thread should be matched to the color of the frame;
Pass the thread through both holes until they are tightly filled;
Cover the holes with a lot of glue to soak the thread;
Remove the remnants of the glue mixture with a cotton swab, and cut off the excess thread;
Set your glasses aside for 24 hours to allow the glue to dry completely.
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Often, problems arise due to breakage of the temple (temples).
If they broke in half, there is an effective way glue the shackle of glasses tightly :
In the middle of the ends of both broken off parts of the bow, drill one longitudinal hole;
In each broken off part of the bow, near the ends, make two through holes so that they create a square around the joint, and the longitudinal hole is in the center of this square;
Use a chisel to cut small grooves between the pairs of upper and lower through holes, into which you will later need to lay the wire;
Pour epoxy or acetone-containing glue into both longitudinal holes drilled in the ends of the shackle;
Insert a steel wire rod into one of the longitudinal holes so that it protrudes slightly outward;
Apply a thin layer of glue to both split ends of the temples;
Connect both broken pieces by placing one half of the bow on the rod protruding from the other half;
The joint must be tight, do not allow voids;
Wipe off excess glue with a cotton swab;
Wrap the seam with nichrome wire, pulling it through the through holes;
Pull the split parts with it to increase the adhesion strength;
Hide the protruding wire in the previously cut grooves;
Twist the ends of the wire, making a turn;
Cut off the rest of the wire with wire cutters;
Let the glasses dry for another day, after which you can continue wearing them.
It should be noted that the glue will only help with minor breakdowns. In some cases, you need to resort to more sophisticated repair methods or buy new glasses.
I had 3 pairs of different aquaspheres, all flowed pretty quickly. There was an idea to smear with a transparent sealant, but I bought Arena Cobra and calmed down, the best glasses for me for all occasions.
PS Yes, one pair flowed treacherously during the race. It was also a pleasure.
Hello Alexey, hello koleegi!
Dealt with the Kingston Aquaspheres 🙂
Way out. Before the swim, take the lens gently with two fingers and align the lens to its original factory position in the frame (centering). A border remains on the lens from its original location, so putting the lens back in place is not a problem. Tighten the strap to a medium degree of "tightness" - and forward. There will be no leaks.
A budget option for fogging, an effective short-term solution to the problem.Many swimmers, due to the sensitivity of their eyes, use nothing, nothing but great spitting. Rubbing saliva on the inside of your glasses will add a layer of water to the lenses to avoid condensation. And for a while, your glasses won't fog up.
Global brands produce such sprays to solve this problem. Companies such as AquaSphere, TYR, Speedo, and others offer Anti-Fog Spray products that are designed for swimmers, divers, snowboarders and more. Carefully read the instructions for use to protect against contact with eyes, this can significantly ruin your day.
Baby shampoo
Yes, many swimmers carry a bottle of baby shampoo with them. Apply a drop or two to each lens, wait 15 minutes, rinse the goggles and enjoy swimming. Baby shampoo will leave a clear film to prevent condensation from spoiling your workout.
Toothpaste
It works in the same way as shampoo, creates a film that blocks condensation that blocks your vision. This is a divers' favorite tactic, but triathletes and swimmers can certainly steal the idea.
And one more thing: many glasses already come with an anti-fog coating, but it can be easily damaged with your fingers. Avoid touching the inside of your glasses with your fingers so that this barrier lasts as long as possible.
Before going to the pool, many are wondering how to choose swimming goggles Indeed, it is very important to choose the right swimming goggles, because in many ways it depends on how comfortable your swimming will be. That is why we always recommend the client to measure glasses before purchasing, if possible. But you can determine without trying on which model of glasses will be closer to you, in this article we will share with you how to do this.
Starter Models - points for competitions. Due to their streamlined shape, they provide low drag when driving in water, thus improving hydrodynamics. Also, starting goggles are distinguished by a rigid fit, small size and a thin seal, or lack thereof. The firmness of the fit ensures that the goggles do not move during the start. The nose of such glasses is usually interchangeable; the set includes several sizes of nasal arms (from 3 to 5). The main thing in these glasses is not comfort, but hydrodynamics and firmness of the fit, although sometimes there are quite comfortable models. Such glasses are used mainly by professional athletes in competitions. Although recently, manufacturing firms have begun to pay special attention to the development and design of such models, which made them popular among non-professional athletes. In addition, professionals often use the starting goggles during training to prepare for the competition in order to get used to all of their features.
Training Models - are characterized by the presence of wider lenses than the starting glasses. Considerable attention has been paid to comfort. The pad is larger and much softer than the starter models for a more comfortable fit. The frame of such glasses is usually cast, with a self-adjusting nose bridge. The bridge is softer than the frame, allowing it to stretch to fit the wearer. Such models of glasses are suitable for training, swimming for pleasure, beach recreation.
Half mask glasses Covers more of the face than training goggles and leaves less visible marks on the face than silicone swim training goggles. In addition, these goggles are also convenient for swimming in the sea. The lenses of the half mask can also have an anti-fog coating and UV filters. There are even special models of half masks for women, they are smaller and take into account the structural features of the female facial skeleton.
So, now you need to determine which group you belong to, professionals or amateurs. It seems that this is not at all difficult to do.
Also, in order to correctly choose your swimming goggles, it is important to decide on the type of goggle seal. After all, the main criterion when choosing will be a comfortable fit, which largely depends on the one you choose.
Silicone seal - the most common, has the ability to tightly fit the face, which ensures good tightness. The silicone seal is usually quite soft and does not cause allergies. Almost all training models are equipped with such a seal.
Thermoplastic rubber seal - fits snugly to the face due to the strap, which must be tightened a little more than in glasses with a silicone frame. Thermoplastic rubber is tougher than silicone, which is why such seals are usually found in starter models, where fit and fluid dynamics are more important than comfort.
Sponge neoprene seal - hypoallergenic, practically does not leave marks around the eyes (which is important for people with sensitive skin), but it is characterized by less adhesion to the face compared to other types. The highest degree of comfort is achieved in glasses with just such a seal, but you will have to pay for this with the worst tightness and weak fixation.
There are also glasses without a seal at all - the so-called"Swedish" or "glass" , they are used for professional swimming. Very tight fit and good hydrodynamics. These glasses are usually very small in size. The price to pay for these benefits is strong under-eye marks after use.
A snug fit and comfortable feeling is provided not only by the seal, but also by the correctly chosen bridge of the nose. There are 3 main types:
Self-adjusting - created with the new technology "smart silicone", extremely flexible. They do not need to be specially adjusted, you just put on glasses and the bridge of the nose takes the shape of your face. It is now the most popular type of bridge of the nose, but only found in training glasses.
Replaceable - Comes with 3 to 5 plastic nosepieces of different lengths. This allows you to choose the most suitable one for your face, fix it and use it in the future. The most popular type of attachment for starter models.
Adjustable - a rather flexible flagellum with hooks acts as the bridge of the nose, with the help of which the "step-by-step" adjustment is carried out. Now they are rarely used, mainly in inexpensive models.
glasses with mirrored lenses , which, in addition to adding a certain "zest" to the glasses, also protect against glare, bright sun (if you swim in open water - on vacation, for example), and also hide your gaze from others (it is important for someone, for example, on competitions).
A new type of lens has recently appeared - polarized lenses. Polarized lenses block glare from the sun without obscuring the view like DSLRs. In addition, the mirror finish will wear off over time, and polarized lenses do not degrade.
There are also prescription swimming goggles ... The lenses of these glasses, in addition to their basic functions, improve the clarity of perception for people with poor eyesight.
The lighter the lens, the more light it lets through. If the pool is lined with dark tiles or deep, then bright lenses are the best option. Dark lenses or lenses with mirror coating good in pools with powerful lighting and in open water. Smoky lenses reduce overall brightness without distorting colors. Mirrored lenses additionally dampen glare and are good in bright sun. Blue also reduce the brightness of glare from water. Yellow , brown and orange lenses are suitable only for indoor use, increase the sharpness. Lilac and pink - good for swimming in open water, as they increase the contrast of objects against blue and green backgrounds. Finally, clear lenses let you see what it is.
If you are swimming in open water, choose glasses with UV filter lenses.
Often, when working in the pool, you may find your swimming goggles start sweating in the pool. This creates certain inconveniences when swimming.
The nature of this is easy to understand: the temperature inside the goggles is higher than the outside, which forms condensation that collects on the goggles and interferes with the swimmer.
Most swimming goggles processed from the inside special solution that prevents the lenses from fogging. The coating, depending on the composition, can last from several weeks to six months.
If you want it to last as long as possible, do not touch the lenses of the glasses from the inside with your hands , do not wipe them with anything, protect them from high temperatures (sunlight, hot water).
Just rinse your glasses with cold water after visiting the pool.
To swimming goggles did not fog up during training, the lenses from the inside are covered with an anti-fog compound (antifog), this fact will certainly be reflected on the product packaging. Such coverage lasts from several weeks to several months. For, so that the anti-fog coating is preserved for as long as possible :
avoid touching the inner surface of the lenses, do not wipe them from the inside
avoid exposing the glasses to high temperatures (direct sunlight, hot showers, sauna)
after training, rinse the glasses in cold water
When the anti-fog coating is completely washed off, purchase Antifog for glasses in the form of drops or spray ... This small bottle will last a very long time. Apply the coating evenly to a clean, dry inner lens surface, then dry and rinse with cool water. The effect of antifog creep can last for different times from several workouts and longer (you can get the maximum effect if you follow the instructions on the package).
Many antifogs for glasses are now on sale, usually in the form of sprays and gels. They are simple to use:
The effect of antifog for glasses can last for different times - for some antifogs it is several workouts, for others it is much longer.
Antifog is an excellent product that completely eliminates fogging of the lenses of swimming goggles. By using an antifog for glasses, you can be sure that your “underwater vision” will always be sharp and clear!
Each person has an individual structure of the facial bones. Therefore, a model of glasses that fits comfortably on the face of one person may not suit another at all. The best place to buy swimming goggles is from a store where you can try them on.
Video (click to play).
How to try on your swimming goggles :
Take the model you like. Lift the headband up and place the lenses against your eyes, pressing down slightly. The lenses should stick.
Get your hands off. If the glasses are not "dropped", then the size is suitable and the glasses will not let water through. Please be aware that some glasses have an adjustable nose bridge and may need to be resized for a better fit.
Pull the strap over the crown of your head perpendicular to the glasses and adjust to fit. The strap can be adjusted either manually (tighten and fasten the strap, then put on the glasses) or automatically (automatic marking) - a special clip on the strap allows you to tighten it with a slight movement to the desired size.
Pull back the lenses several times.Evaluate whether you are comfortable, whether it is putting pressure on your eyes and nose.
