A Practical Tip for Wearing a Mask with Glasses

If you have started wearing a mask during the COVID-19 outbreak and also wear glasses, you may have experienced the inconvenience of having them fog up.  While you can wipe them off, this is only a temporary solution at best.

Now the medical journal, Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England has published a tip from two doctors who themselves are familiar with the problem.  They explain that the lenses of your eyeglasses fog up as a result of your breathe traveling upward while you have a mask on; and while bothersome, the doctors say the fix is simple.  

Start by thoroughly washing your hand with soap and water (remember the 20 second rule).  Then wet your glasses and lather some soap right on the lenses rubbing gently but thoroughly until you feel the lenses have been completely soaped up and cleaned.  Now take your time and rinse off all of the soap, and then dry with a clean towel.  

The doctors say the reason this prevents your eyeglasses from fogging up is the soap and water “act like a cloak that reduces surface tension on the lenses.”  The water molecules from your breath distribute evenly and your lenses stay clear.  

We hope this is useful, and remember a mask does help to prevent the disease from spreading.  MorningStar of Billings is a senior living community that offers area seniors a wide range of services and amenities.  Our community includes 32 free-standing cottages and another 72 bright suites for independent living, 70 for assisted living, and 36 secure suites for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory impairments.  Our spacious campus is on the west side of Billings and situated within a beautiful, park-like neighborhood that offers spectaculars views of the Rockies. 

Visit our website for contact information or for more on availability and pricing.  Our intention is to cast on a new light on Senior Living and to deliver service with sincerity, warmth, and depth of purpose.  We look forward to hearing from you.   

MorningStar Senior Living of Billings represents the finest in senior living with our unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve in order to provide a true home for residents.  Please visit our website to learn more about the many services we provide and our various floor plans for independent living & assisted living.   

Source: 

cnn.com/2020/05/05/health/how-to-de-fog-glasses-wearing-mask-wellness-trnd/index.html