Save your sunglasses from beach-day scratches

Save your sunglasses from beach-day scratches  

When in Bahrain, open water activities are impossible to miss, whether it is paddling, kayaking, or jetskiing. But if you noticed your sunglass lenses getting cloudy, scratched, or peeling after a beach trip, you have experienced the hidden hazards of saltwater.

Here is how the ocean damages your eyewear and how to protect your investment.

The Sandpaper Effect 

When ocean water lands on your sunglasses and dries in the sun, the water evaporates, leaving behind a layer of microscopic salt crystals. These sharp salt crystals could easily scratch your lenses if wiped dry.

If you use your t-shirt, a beach towel, or even a dry microfiber cloth to wipe that salty fog away, it could lead to permanent micro-scratches on the coating of expensive lenses.

Mirrored Sunglasses Suffer More

The stunning mirror finish is created by applying microscopic layers of metal oxides to the lens. Saltwater damages the coating of the mirrored lenses. If left to dry on the lens, it chemically eats away at these delicate metallic layers, causing the gorgeous mirror coating to bubble, crack, and peel.

How to Protect Your Sunglasses at Sea

You do not have to leave your stylish shades behind on the shore. Follow these simple rules to keep your vision crystal clear and your frames looking brand new:

1. The golden rule of beach care is to always rinse your sunglasses under cool, fresh tap water to completely dissolve and wash away the salt crystals before touching the lenses.

2. If your lenses are dirty at the beach, resist the urge to breathe on them to create a fog or splash seawater on them to clean them.

3. Once back on land, wash your glasses with a drop of lotion-free dish soap and water to break down salt, sunscreen, and skin oils. Dry the glasses with a clean microfibre cleaning cloth. Find Your Next Adventure-Ready Pair at Rathod Opticians

If you spend your weekends on the water, you need eyewear built to handle the elements. At Rathod Opticians, we can help you find specialized sports sunglasses from industry leaders like Oakley, featuring advanced hydrophobic coatings that actively repel water and oil.

We also offer precision polarization options to cut through the intense glare reflecting off the water, giving you unparalleled clarity and comfort on your next voyage. Explore our collection online on the Rathod Opticians website or visit your nearest store.