An annoying problem that we have been facing for a long time is none other than the fogging of glasses when wearing any mask against COVID-19. This makes the daily life of people who primarily wear glasses difficult, as they quickly fog up, hindering their vision and functionality. Of course, a huge problem is also faced by those who wear sunglasses and those professionals who are forced to wear protective glasses.
Some recommend a special spray to prevent glasses from fogging up . Others claim that there is a special mask to prevent glasses from fogging up . However, there is a simple solution and it will only take a minute or two and all you need is soap and water .
Why do glasses fog up with the mask?
When we exhale, the air that comes out of our nose and mouth is warm and, due to the mask, immediately rises upwards and is expelled between the mask and our face. Which is good for preventing the transmission of diseases, but bad for those who wear glasses since the exhaled air comes into contact with the cold or, to be a little more precise, less warm surface of the glasses' crystals, causing it to condense and therefore the creation of water vapor.
Especially those who wear eyeglasses know very well that they get blurry not only with the mask but with every change from a cold to a warm environment, when they drink something hot, when they cook, when they exercise, and so on.
Tips for preventing glasses from fogging up
Any method to prevent your glasses from fogging should keep the lenses clear for a long time and also be safe for both the surface of the glasses and your eyes and skin.
These are some tips that have proven effective so far... or not.
- Prefer masks with metal foilThe correct application of the COVID-19 mask to the face is a logical solution to prevent a large amount of air from passing through the margin between the mask and glasses. Opticians recommend them, however. On the other hand, if you use fabric masks, you can adapt a piece of copper, a wire, or even a paper clip in place of the metal foil. Also, many people use adhesive bandages for minor wounds, essentially sticking the top of the mask to their face.
Anti-fog spray for glasses
While it's nothing new, there are sprays that prevent glasses from fogging up not only from the mask but from moisture in general. However, you should be careful as they contain chemicals that can irritate your eyes. If you choose this route, it's a good idea to consult your eye doctor before purchasing a spray.
Tissue anyone?
Another, let me call it 5 minutes crap, trick is to fold a tissue horizontally, placing it on top of the mask. The tissue will act as a filter to absorb moisture from the air you exhale. But how convenient is that?
Exhalation control
I have also seen that many people suggest exhaling towards the lower back to give the air an alternative escape route. In theory it seems ok but I don't think it is possible to control our exhalation to such an extent unless we have reached another level of yoga.
Contact lens
Of course, replacing glasses with contact lenses while wearing a mask is a good solution if we can. For those who argue that contact lenses increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission, then we should emphasize that evencom/health/coronavirus-contact-lens" target="_blank"> There is no conclusive evidence that wearing contact lenses increases the risk of contracting coronavirus. However, there is evidence that you can get infected by touching a surface contaminated with SARS-CoV-2 and then touching your eyes without washing your hands.
