Protecting Your Eyes Your eyes are an important part of your overall health. Protecting your eyes, whether from ultraviolet radiation or ionizing radiation is important. Among the tips for maintaining good eye health is to always wear protective eyewear. Lead Glasses: Proper Care And Maintenance Wearing the proper radiation eye protection is an important part of following sound radiation safety principles. Properly maintaining and caring for your lead glasses is an important consideration as well. Lead glasses come in a wide-variety of shapes and sizes to accommodate the unique demands of the individuals that wear them. By following these 7 tips you will learn how to care for and maintain your lead glasses for years to come.

1. Caring For Your
Lead Glasses
7 Tips To Follow

2. Lead Glasses Care: 7 Tips To Follow
● Protecting your eyes from ionizing radiation is an
important part of following sound radiation safety
principles.
● Properly maintaining and caring for your lead glasses is
an important consideration as well.
● By following the tips you will learn how to care for and
maintain your lead glasses for years to come.

3. 1. Use Care When Removing
Lead glasses are heavier than traditional eyeglasses
● Always use two hands when removing the frames to
keep the hinges, side shields, and temples properly
aligned.
● Avoid removing the frames with one hand, this can
stretch the frames and impact the fit of the glasses.

4. 2 . Avoid Adjusting By The Bridge
Metal framed lead glasses can become misaligned
● Don’t push on the bridge to adjust the frames
○ The frames finish can be worn away over time
○ Nose pads can become loose
● Adjust frames by positioning your thumb at the bottom
of the frame front and your fingers on the top.

5. 3 . Avoid Wearing On Top Of Head
Lead glasses are heavier than traditional eyeglasses
● Don’t wear lead glasses on the top of your head, the
added weight can result in them falling off and
damaging the lenses.
● The overall shape of the frames can be stretched,
resulting in a less than ideal fit.

6. 4 . Avoid Abrasive Materials
Avoid cleaning lenses with abrasive materials
● Don’t use clothing, tissues or paper towels.
To properly clean lenses
● Use a microfiber optical cleaning cloth.
● Use clean, lukewarm water to remove dust
and smudges from the lenses.

7. 5 . Use Professional Lens Cleaner
If necessary, use approved lens cleaner or wipes
● Check with the manufacturer’s cleaning and care
instructions before using any lens cleaner.
● Avoid using spray cleaners for lenses that have anti-
reflective or coated lenses.

8. 6 . Purchase An Eyeglass Repair Kit
Hinges can loosen over time with
normal wear and tear
● An eyeglass repair kit will
allow you to make minor
adjustments to various parts of
the glasses.
● It is recommended to adjust
your lead glasses twice a year
to tighten any loose screws
and ensure a comfortable fit.

9. 7 . Keep Them In A Case
By using a glasses case, you will ensure
that your lead glasses are protected
against nicks and scratches
● Dust particles, scratches, and hairline
cracks can make viewing through
lenses much more difficult.
● When not in use, make sure to always
store your lead glasses in their
protective pouch and case.

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