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July 11, 2020 | Author: Admin
Because of the COVID-19 infection, masks are advised and are made compulsory in various parts of the world. Masking is found to be an effective method to prevent the spread of coronavirus. However, various problems occur because of masking in people who use glasses. Various options are available to prevent fogging of glasses while wearing a mask.
Masking is the need of the hour in Coronavirus pandemic. Wearing masks not only protects ourselves from infection but it also helps to prevent the infection to others. However, people with glasses face various problems due to the fogging of glasses. The fogging of glasses may occur when warm air exhaled come in contact with glasses. This may result in various problems such as:
You can’t see with fogged glasses: You can’t see with fogged glasses. The vision through fogged glasses is opaque and if you are driving or on road, it may lead to serious consequences. Thus, you need to clear up your glasses.
Taking out glasses and wiping them is quite cumbersome: Every time you exhale, the air gets in contact with glasses and make the glasses fogged. Breathing is a continuous process and so becomes the fogging of glasses. Thus, it becomes quite cumbersome to clear glasses frequently.
Cleaning glasses frequently is not recommended during this pandemic: During this pandemic, frequently cleaning your glasses with hands is equivalent to touching your face. This results in an increased risk of contracting the infection and thus, is not a recommended procedure.
You have to carry glasses: You have no option but to carry your glasses as wearing glasses allows you to become productive be it your job or if you are traveling the road.
Fogging glasses is a genuine problem while masking in people using the glasses. Following are certain tips to prevent fogged glasses while masking during this pandemic:
Properly wear the mask: The wearing mask is an art and not all people wearing the mask do not know how to properly wear the mask. The mask should be worn so that your mouth and face are covered completely. The mask should not be touched frequently and proper hand hygiene should be followed while wearing and discarding masks.
Tightly secure the mask over your nose: The metal clip present on the top of the mask is to tightly secure the mask around the nose. This may help to place the mask in position and prevent the fogging of glasses to an extent. In some cases, you may tape the mask on your nose to prevent the air from moving upwards.
Use of household or commercial products to prevent fogging: Various commercial and household products are available that may help to prevent fogging of glasses. These include soaping of lenses, shaving cream, toothpaste, and antifog spray.
Try to exhale downward: Try to exhale the warm air in the downward direction. This will allow the air to keep away from glasses.
Adjust your mask below your glasses: You should adjust your mask under the glasses by the weight of glasses and frame. This will help the mask to tightly secure in its place. However, this adjustment depends upon the shape of the glasses and the weight of the frame.
