MASK ASSOCIATED OCULAR DISCOMFORT AND MANAGEMENT
MASK ASSOCIATED OCULAR DISCOMFORT AND MANAGEMENT Wearing a face mask is an important part of preventing the spread of COVID-19, but masks can come with some not-so-great side effects like maskne, foggy glasses, and general irritation around your face. Have you been struggling with your spectacles while wearing a face mask? Do your glasses mist up, or do your eyes feel dry? You're not alone. FOGGY GLASSES Individuals who wear face masks have issues with glasses misting or fogging up. Glasses get misty or foggy when warm air flows out of the top of the mask when we breathe out. The warm air flows over the cooler spectacle lenses causing condensation to form on the lens surface, resulting in misty vision. The moist air may also cause the glasses to slip around your nose making them less comfortable. Here are some steps you can take to avoid it; 1. Ensure your spectacles are well-fitted. Glasses that slip down your nose or sit too far from your eyes are more lik