How to Care for Your Progressive Prescription Lenses

By Valley Eyewear / ANZ | Published: 2026-10-21

Category: Tips & Care

Learn the proper way to clean and maintain your progressive prescription lenses, including blue blocker coatings, to keep them clear and scratch-free.

Quick answer

Clean your progressive prescription lenses daily with a microfiber cloth and lens cleaner, store them in a hard case, and avoid harsh chemicals to protect the scratch-resistant coating and blue blocker technology.

Why progressive lenses need special care

Progressive lenses have multiple vision zones that require a clear, unobstructed surface to work properly. Dirt, smudges, or scratches can distort your view at near, intermediate, or distance. The clear blue blocker coating adds another layer that protects against digital eye strain, but it needs gentle handling to stay effective.

Common mistakes that damage coatings

Using paper towels, tissues, or clothing to wipe lenses can create micro-scratches that accumulate over time. Ammonia-based cleaners (like window spray) can strip anti-reflective and blue blocker coatings. Hot water can warp lens materials or loosen coatings. Avoid these to extend the life of your prescription lenses.

Step-by-step progressive lens care routine

Rinse with lukewarm water: Hold your lenses under a gentle stream of lukewarm (not hot) water to remove dust and debris. This prevents scratching when you wipe. Do not use hot water—it can damage lens coatings.
Apply a drop of mild dish soap: Use a tiny drop of alcohol-free, lotion-free dish soap on your fingertips. Gently rub both sides of the lenses in circular motions for 10–15 seconds. Avoid soaps with moisturizers, citrus, or ammonia.
Rinse thoroughly and shake off excess: Rinse all soap off with lukewarm water. Gently shake the glasses to remove most water droplets—do not rub them dry yet. Leftover soap residue can leave streaks on the progressive zones.
Dry with a clean microfiber cloth: Use a dedicated microfiber cloth (not a washed-and-dried one that may carry lint). Gently pat and wipe in one direction—avoid circular rubbing. Replace the cloth every few weeks to avoid trapped grit.
Store in a hard case when not worn: Always place your progressive lenses in a rigid case with the lenses facing upward. Never toss them loose in a bag or pocket. Soft pouches do not protect against pressure or scratches.

Product facts

Progressive Prescription Clear Blue Blocker Lenses: These lenses combine a progressive design for seamless near, intermediate, and distance vision with blue light filtering technology to help reduce digital eye strain. Keeping the lenses clean ensures both the progressive zones and the blue blocker coating work as intended, so you get clear vision and eye comfort throughout the day.
Progressive Prescription Clear Blue Blocker Lenses