45 hacks every person that wears glasses will wonder how they lived so long without

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1) Without Glasses

Wearing glasses helps us to see better. But what if you’re without them. Check out the video for hacks on how to see without glasses.

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2) The Slide Down

Eyeshadow primer can help your glasses from sliding down your nose. Just rub a little bit on the bridge of your nose where your glasses rest. It will keep your glasses from sliding out of place.

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3) Find Them in the Dark

Don’t stumble looking for your glasses in the dark. Make your eyeglass case or glasses glow in the dark. Just put a strip of glow in the dark paint or tape on them to make them visible.

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4) Stop Fog

Foggy glasses is one of the setbacks of wearing glasses. But it can be prevented. Just rub a bar of soap on the lenses and wipe off with a cloth. The invisible layer will prevent your glasses from fogging up.

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5) Find the Shampoo

Place a rubber band around your shampoo or conditioner. This will help you identify which is which. It helps when you’re not wearing glasses in the shower.

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6) DIY Lens Cleaner

Keep your glasses clean with DIY lens cleaner. Just mix two parts rubbing alcohol with one part water and three drops of dish soap in a small spray bottle. Shake the bottle well and spray down your lens. Be sure to wipe the lens with a microfiber cloth that won’t scratch.

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7) Headphone Comfort

Are your glasses making your headphone uncomfortable? Try to add some more cushioning to the inside of the headphones. Or just get some earbuds!

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8) How to Adjust Nose Pads

You can make your glasses fit a lot better by adjusting the nose pads. To do this, just place your glasses on a flat surface. This way you can see their relation to each other and adjust accordingly.

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9) Toothpaste for Scratches

Got a few scratches on your glasses? Rub some non-abrasive toothpaste on it. Just buff in a circular motion with a soft cloth and rinse.

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10) Hair Ties

Do your glasses keep slipping off of your head? Place hair ties on the ends. The hair ties can hide behind your ears while keeping your glasses up.

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11) Use Your Phone

Near sighted? Lose your glasses? Try looking through your phone camera. It might help you see a little bit clearer.

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12) Shaving Cream for Fog

If the soap didn’t work out for you, you can try shaving cream. Wipe it on, let sit, and wipe it off. Always use a microfiber cloth.

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13) Clean Microfiber Cloths

We know we should always use microfiber on your glasses. But you should also clean your microfiber cloths. Just place them in a bowl of warm water with some mild detergent and wash them by hand.

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14) Don’t Use Your Clothes

Lots of us have a habit of cleaning our glasses off with our shirts or another piece of clothing. It’s really not a good idea. It can be covered in dust or particles that can scratch your lenses.

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15) No Chemicals

It’s important to make sure your glasses don’t come into contact with any harsh chemicals. This can strip away the protective coatings on the lenses. That means you should skip the ammonia, bleach, and window cleaner.

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16) Wax for Slipping Glasses

Don’t have makeup primer? Use a little wax instead. Apply it to your nose pads or the bridge of your glasses.

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17) Adjust Regularly

Our glasses can fall out of shape with wear. So, it’s important to perform regular adjustsments. This will make sure they fit well and stay in good shape.

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18) Crooked Glasses

Are your glasses crooked? You can even them out by bending the temple arm oppose side of the higher lens at the hinge. Adjust the opposite side if it’s lower.

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19) Off the Face

Are the arms of your glasses bent away from your face? Does one arm bend out farther than the other? Bend the hinges to even the arms out again.

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20) Go For the Knock-Offs

Are you obsessed with that set of designer frames you saw? Check to see if they are cheaper online. You might also be able to find a similar design that is much cheaper.

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21) Car Wax for Scratches

Need a different solution for that scratch in your glasses? Rub a little bit of car wax on a microfiber cloth and rub it down in a circular motion. Wipe the wax away with a clean cloth.

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22) Dish Soap for Scratches

This is another DIY scratch removal hack. Use a few drops of dish soap and water. Wipe clean with a microfiber cloth.

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23) Baby Wash

Baby wash offers another mild solution to clean your glasses with. Use a few drops with some warm water and rub the lens with your finger. Wipe away with a microfiber cloth. This can also prevent future buildup on your glasses.

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24) Baking Soda and Water

Create a paste from baking soda and water in a small bowl. Cover the lens with the paste and gently buff with a microfiber cloth. Rinse with water and you’ll notice your scratches are gone.

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25) Rubbing Alcohol

Rubbing alcohol may also work to clean glasses. You can mix with some baking soda to remove scratches. Buff out with a microfiber cloth.

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26) Scratch Kit

Are those DIY fixes not fixing the scratches in your glasses? Buy yourself a scratch kit. Keep it in the house for emergencies.

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27) Castile Soap

Use castile soap to prevent damage to the UV and anti-reflection coating on your lenses. Pour some castile soap in a pot and cover with water and boil. Add a tablespoon of glycerin and a half teaspoon of sassafras. Use it to clean your glasses once it cools down. Or just save some time, and probably money, and buy yourself some eyeglass cleaner.

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28) No Hot Water

Do not run hot water over your lenses. It will make them weaker and can ruin the protective coating. It’s better to use lukewarm water.

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29) Organize Them

Don’t let your glasses get scratched by leaving them around. Hang them on a hanger. It will prevent them from being scratched and will keep them organized.

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30) Wrap Around Glasses

Want your sunglasses to stay put? Try these wrap arounds. They fit right over your regular glasses.

31) Secure Screws

Want to make sure the screws in your glasses stay tight? Dab them with some clear nail polish. This will make sure it stays in place.

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32) Lost Screw

Did you lose a screw but need your eyeglasses now? Use a piece of string or dental floss through the hole. Wrap around the arm so that it’s sturdy and knot it. It should hold until you can get to the store and get some screws.

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33) Lose an Arm?

Did you lose one of the arms of your eyeglasses? There’s a fix for that too. Rip out the eraser of a pencil and jam the end of your glasses into it where the arm was. Form the metal from the pencil around your eyeglass arm stub to keep it tight and in place.

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34) Use For Old Eyeglass Cases

Do you have a ton of extra eyeglass cases lying around? Put them to good use. Use them to store your headphones and phone charger.

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35) Glasses Beauty Hacks

Use concealer or a light eye shadow to brighten up the area around your eyes. Glasses can cast a shadow on your eyes, especially in the inner shadow. You can also try using eyeliner to really make your eyes stand out.

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36) Two Hands

Glasses should always be removed with two hands and gripped firmly. We often pull them off with one hand quickly without thinking. This can lead to them falling and becoming damaged.

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37) Mask Hack

Is there a lot of pressure behind your ears while wearing that mask and glasses? Use a tiny rubber band through the holes of a button and slide it over the arms of your glasses. Hang your mask over the button to relieve pressure.

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38) Smoking Pipe Holder

Don’t want your smoking pipe to fall over and make a mess? Place it in the middle of your glasses where your nose goes. This will prevent it from falling over.

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39) Smile Test Them

Want to make sure those sunglasses fit right? Smile and see if they rise off the bridge of your nose. If they rise a lot they probably aren’t the best fit.

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40) Which Shape?

Not sure what shape you want your glasses to be? Check out this chart. It will help you find the perfect pair for your face.

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41) Phone Stand

Your glasses can double as a phone stand. Just flip them upside down and place your phone along the folded legs. It should hold your phone up so you can watch a video or follow a recipe.

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42) Extra Protection

Did you forget your eyeglass case? Or do you just want some extra protection for your glasses? Stick a pantyliner insider your eyeglass case to protect them from scratches. You can also use a sock.

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43) Mini Safety Pin Hack

Here’s another fix for a lost screw. Just place one of those tiny safety pins in it. It should be small enough to fit into the hole and allow you to close it.

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44) Sun Glasses for Eyeglasses

Is the eyeglass selection boring you? Choose a pair of sunglasses instead. Just have your optician put your clear prescription lenses in them instead.

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45) Mask Fog

Prevent your mask from fogging up with some double-sided tape. Just add it to the inside of your mask and bridge of your nose. It will help create a nice tight seal around your mask.

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But other times you’re dealing with a complete fallout. Trying to put your glasses back together again so you can drive home. The good news is that there are hacks for that sort of thing.

Here are 45 tricks every person that wears glasses will wonder how they lived so long without: