Eyewear is an essential part of everyday life, and it becomes even more important while travelling. We all crave new experiences, and travel allows us to tap into that craving. Whether you want to read signboards, menus, or drive, you need a clear vision to enjoy the experience. Imagine going on a long trip to some abandoned place and breaking or losing your glasses. It’s nothing less than a nightmare!
Glasses also fall under the “essentials” category in the travel kit, and carrying them along can be a bit tricky. Therefore, you’ll need to take some extra measures to protect your glasses. Here are 6 tips you must know before going on your next vacation to keep your glasses and sunglasses safe while travelling.
1. Carry an Extra Pair (Just in Case)
While travelling, every moment counts and having a clear vision to experience everything is important. Smart travellers always carry an extra pair of glasses with them, so that in case of any emergency, they don’t have to compromise on their vision. You should also be prepared for any circumstances prior to them. Hence, it is always best to carry a spare pair of prescription glasses.
2. Keep Your Updated Prescription Handy
To reduce the risk of losing or breaking your glasses for multiple reasons, carrying an updated prescription might help. You never know when you might need a new pair. If you happen to experience something unfortunate, you can easily get a new pair, even in the strangest places, with a handy prescription.
3. Get a Hardshell Case
Speaking of protecting your glasses while travelling, you must invest in hardshell cases. While you are running through the airport or busy visiting different places in less time, you may neglect to place your glasses properly in their box. You stuff the glasses in your bag when in a rush, without giving them a thought. As a result, your glasses' lenses are easily prone to getting damaged or scratched.
If you have a protective layer or coating on your glasses, squeezing them in your bag might cause them to wear off. Hence, just get a hardshell eyeglasses case to store and protect them. Even if you are in a hurry, the box is there to protect the glasses from being scratched or crushed. You can explore our Duo case to carry both your pairs in a pocket-friendly compact design.
4. Sunglasses or TransitionsⓇ Lenses
While travelling, we usually hit the roads or chill outdoors. Just like your sunscreen has a special place in your bag to protect your skin from UV rays, you need sunglasses to protect your eyes from UV rays as well. However, you may get confused about whether to opt for Transitions® lenses or sunglasses for vacation. Well, if you have a prescription and will need to constantly switch between shades and glasses, then go for Transitions® lenses, but if that’s not the case, then you can choose sunglasses with 100% UV protection.
5. Carry a Keychain Screwdriver
While you let loose of yourself while travelling, your glasses might need a quick fix at times. Just carry a repair kit to quickly fix minor issues on your own while travelling with glasses. The repair kit includes a keychain screwdriver. Just when you feel the frame’s getting a little loose or the screws are popping out of the frame, fix them instantly. We offer a free keychain screwdriver with every order.
6. Keeping Your Glasses & Sunglasses Clean
You need to carry the eyeglasses cleaning kit with you while travelling. We often keep our eyeglasses in different places- on the table, on the dashboard or in a bag. Sometimes we even wear them over our heads, but it can lead to making them dirty. To clean your eyewear, use a microfibre cleaning cloth and lens cleaning solution. Avoid using any other things as they can ruin coatings and contribute to scratches on lenses.
You can also invest in anti-fog spray, as it will not only clean your lenses but also help keep your lenses safe from fogging. Fogging up of glasses and sunglasses while travelling is quite common. The temperature change when you move outside of your car can lead to fogging up your lenses. So, carrying anti-fog spray or anti-fog cleaning wipes will be handy.
Summing It Up
Travelling with glasses is easy if you keep these tips in mind. Always plan ahead to prevent any unexpected damage while travelling. From a great and sturdy case where the frames don’t slip away to a cleaning kit, these tips are quite a lifesaver.
When you buy glasses online at Specscart, you get them all for free. You will get free accessories like the hardshell vegan leather case, designer microfibre cleaning cloth, cleaning solution, and keychain screwdriver.
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