Optician Reveals Common Eyeglass Cleaning Mistake Leading to Hidden Grime

Medellín, Colombia An online video from Óptica Medellín Medel Gafas🦉, a local optical store, has garnered significant attention by revealing a common mistake many people make when cleaning their eyeglasses. The video, which has amassed over 1.9 million views, highlights that directly spraying cleaning solution onto lenses can lead to an unsightly buildup of dirt and grime between the lens and the frame. The presenter, speaking directly to viewers, expressed 'disappointment' in those who use this method, stating, 'Each time you do that, you are filling your glasses with dirt inside.' He demonstrated the accumulation of dark, greasy residue, particularly visible on transparent frames, which he described as 'horrible.' According to the optician, this moisture traps dirt in areas that are nearly impossible to clean without removing the lenses from the frame. The video then shows the process of carefully detaching a lens from a transparent frame to expose and clean the accumulated grime, emphasizing the importance of this thorough cleaning method. The video serves as a practical guide for eyeglass wearers, urging them to moisten the cleaning cloth first, rather than directly spraying the lenses, to maintain cleaner and more hygienic eyewear.