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5 tips for wearing mask with glasses



My fellow bespectacled people, I know I speak for all of us when I say this era of wearing masks all the time has been quite tedious on us. Cleaning up your glasses from time to time due to the fog has exasperated us. And not wearing a mask is clearly not an option. Of course, you can always wear your contact lenses if you’re up for it, but glasses are more comfortable for long hours.

So, how do you avoid getting your glasses fogged up when wearing a mask?

An N95 mask.

I noticed that using a double air valve mask from Metro Masks avoided fogging up my glasses. So the kind of mask you’re using is also likely to impact the fogging. For that matter, you can buy anti fog glasses these days, but if that is out of the option for now, go for N95 mask.

Adjust your glasses over the rim of the mask

When you put your glasses over the mask, it helps with the fogging of the mask. The KN95 masks are easier for this one.

Make your mask as fitting as possible

Adjust the mask in a fitting way in your face. It should not be loose. Tie a knot on both ends so as to make it tighter and more fitting on your face. This will allow less space for the air to escape from the top.

Adjust your glasses

Move your glasses a little bit forward on the bridge of your nose. It may make you look like a nerd but it will allow the air to circulate more and there is less chance of your glasses being fogged. To keep your glasses from falling off every time you bend, you can keep rubber bands on both ends of the glasses where they are placed on your ears.

Tape your mask

 I saw this somewhere on social media a few days ago. You can tape your mask on place across your cheeks and over the bridge of your nose. Use adhesive or medical tape. But this is only okay for people who have to wear masks for long hours.

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