Glasses have many uses, and people wear them for different reasons. It can be for protection from UV rays and bright lights, to look fashionable, to see clearer, or all of the above. It has a lot of advantages, especially for people with eye problems. But, of course, it also comes with its fair share of limitations. One example is when the glasses mist up due to condensation, which commonly happens whenever people with glasses wear face masks.
Our exhaled breath often goes upward when we wear masks when we're wearing masks. If you're wearing glasses, your warm breath often goes upwards and touches the lenses. And this causes condensation.
How Do I Prevent Glasses from Fogging Up?
The combination of glasses and face masks always result in the lenses getting fogged up, and that is not a situation we want you to be in. Fogged up glasses reduce vision, which can lead to disruption of daily activities, or worse, accidents. It's also a hassle to remove glasses and wipe the lenses every time condensation forms.
Don't let condensation get in the way of your daily activities. Here are six simple ways to prevent your pair of glasses from fogging up while wearing a mask.
- Wash the Lenses - The easiest thing to do to avoid fogging is to wash the lenses with soapy water before wearing a face mask. The soap creates a layer acting as a shield from fog build up. Of course, don't forget to shake off the excess and pat the lenses dry before wearing your glasses for your safety.
- Place Your Glasses Above the Mask - Another easy solution you can do for now while looking for the best face mask to use in preventing condensation is to pull up your mask and place your glasses on top. The mask will cover more surface area above and block any breath moving towards your glasses.
- Use a Skin-friendly Tape and Tissue - Another way to secure the face mask's position and prevent our breath from escaping upwards is by using a skin-friendly tape to stick the top part of the mask to your face. If you're uncomfortable in using tape directly to the skin, you can place a folded tissue in between. The tissue will absorb moisture to prevent condensation from forming on the lenses.
- Wear Face Masks with Valves - Masks without valves often lead our warm breath upward to our glasses. Wearing face masks with valves, on the other hand, create a specific exit for the air we exhale. So, instead of going up to our glasses, exhaled air will exit to the valve, reducing moisture near the nose bridge or eyes.
- Try a Mask That Cover More Surface Area - If masks with valves are not your thing, an alternative is to look for face masks that don't let moisture build up even without a valve. There are face masks without valves that cover more surface area of the nose and mouth. Usually, this type of mask already allocates an extra space on the nose area so that the top part sits perfectly on the nose bridge, preventing the air from going upward.
- Get a Face Mask with an Adjustable Nose Bridge - A one-size-fits-all mask sometimes doesn't provide a snug fit for certain people. That's why there are face masks integrated with an adjustable nose bridge so it can easily and comfortably fit different nose bridges. The adjustable nose bridge can also be considered as a lock because it will take the shape of your nose bridge and cheeks, preventing it from sliding down or moving too much.
A Face Mask with the Perfect Fit
Masks available in the market often come with limited sizes. However, there are masks made to take the shape of your face and give you a comfortable fit no matter how long you wear it and how old you are.
Clear Collective offers face masks with and without valves for young kids, teens and adults. Our mission is to help everyone get a chance at filtered masks that are great for pollution, cycling, running and other sports when looking to filter out pollutants in the air.
See our face masks for both adults and young kids and get the one that suits your style. All of our masks are made in Australia and can be purchased as reusable or disposable.
