Eyewear , which we use every day, can get surprisingly dirty. To make them last longer, it's good to know some simple maintenance tips so you can enjoy wearing your glasses or sunglasses . This time, a stylist Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 8th floor = Isetan Men's Residence will teach you the basics of daily care, which many people think they know but don't actually do correctly. We asked them about easy ways to clean lenses and frames at home.

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  The person who will be teaching us is Seiji Sugiyama.
  Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 8th Floor = Isetan Men's Resident / Eyewear Stylist

Q1. What are the basic care instructions for eyeglasses and sunglasses?

The correct way to clean lenses is to "gently hold the lens you are cleaning and wipe it" to avoid putting stress on the eyeglass frame. Remember to wash your lens cleaning cloth regularly as well.

Many people wipe their lenses as soon as they notice dirt, but those who use hair products or sweat a lot should also wipe the temples and nose pads of their glasses frequently. Nose pads, in particular, tend to accumulate sebum and get surprisingly dirty. If you wear glasses regularly, it's a good idea to keep a large lens cleaning cloth handy.

Q2. How can I clean stubborn stains?

Plastic lenses, which are crucial to eyeglasses, are sensitive to heat, so we recommend washing them with water. Using bar soap or hand soap can damage the coating (anti-reflective) on the lens surface, so for stubborn stains, please use a mild dish soap diluted with water.

After washing your glasses, rinse them again with water, thoroughly dry them with tissue paper, and then finish by wiping them with a clean lens cloth. Allowing them to air dry can cause corrosion on the metal hinges connecting the front and temples, and leave water stains on the lenses. Make sure to wipe off all moisture before putting them back in their case.

Furthermore, we offer after-sales service for products purchased at the eyewear corner on the 8th floor of Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building . This includes frame adjustments, and if, for example, your acetate (plastic) frame has lost its shine, we can polish it to restore its luster over a period of approximately 10 days*.

*Depending on the type of eyeglasses, we may not be able to repair or clean them. Please consult with a staff member.

Q3. Can prescription lenses be fitted into the frames of these sunglasses?

In recent years, we've been receiving an increasing number of inquiries asking, "Can prescription lenses be fitted into sunglass frames?" Thanks to advancements in lens quality and processing technology, it's now possible to fit prescription lenses into sunglass frames, and even colored lenses into regular eyeglass frames.

We can also replace lenses with popular flat lenses, and we can accommodate requests for specially designed sports sunglasses frames, depending on the design. So, let's start by finding a frame you like.

ISETAN MEN'S offers a wide variety of photochromic lenses in different colors, making them highly recommended for businessmen.

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