How to Care for Your New Glasses

Your new glasses were made especially for you. Eyeglasses can’t be shared—the lenses in your glasses have a special strength that is designed to help only you see better. Don’t share your glasses with others, and don’t wear eyeglasses that belong to other people—they won’t work the same way and can do more harm than good.

REPLACEMENTS:

Conexus will fill one replacement request for all students seen on the Conexus Mobile Vision Clinic. Any additional requests will be reviewed, and a decision will be made on a case-by-case basis considering the significance of the child’s prescription, financial hardship, and other relevant circumstances.

Conexus encourages/asks that replacement requests be made through your child’s school nurse or CIS coordinator. If the replacement request is made by the parent/guardian, Conexus will notify the school nurse or CIS coordinator and to schedule the dispensing at your child’s school.

Requests can be made via phone ; 804-423-2020 ext. 7; or via email [email protected].

Keep them clean!

· A cleaning cloth has been provided. Never use paper towels, clothing, napkins, etc. Only use soft cloths meant for cleaning glasses so you don’t scratch your lenses.

· Never clean your lenses dry. Wet them with water or eyeglass cleaner. Don’t use household cleaners like Windex—these will damage your glasses.

· Hold your glasses by the bridge between the lenses when cleaning them to keep from changing the way they fit.

Put on and remove your eyeglasses with two hands—one on each earpiece. This will help keep the shape and fit of your glasses.

Don’t place your glasses on a surface or in the case with the lenses down—this can scratch the lenses.

Follow the wearing instructions given to you by the eye doctor (full-time or part-time). 

When you are not wearing your glasses, keep them in the case to protect them from damage or loss.