MASKS FOGGING YOUR GLASSES?

Mask use fogging up glasses has been challenge for many people during the COVID-19 pandemic.

TWO TOP MASK PICKS TO HELP WITH GLASSES FOGGING

Consumer Lab recently picked two masks as their “top choices” for helping with glasses fogging.

The Gifington mask was given high marks for minimizing glasses fogging because the bridge of the mask rides high up on the nose, allowing glasses to sit below the rim of the mask. The Gifington mask was also noted to have a very moldable nose wire that allowed a a good seal as it contoured to the nose and cheeks. Finally, the ear loops were considered to offer excellent adjustability to optimize mask fit on the face to reduce glasses fogging. Consumer Lab noted that even with the Gifington mask, fogging could still occur of course.

The other mask that Consumber Lab gave top marks to for helping with glasses fogging was the Atelier mask. Consumer Lab praised the nose wire on this mask for its excellent fit but felt that the ear loop design would be difficult for anyone with a hearing aid to wear.

GO AHEAD — FINALLY HAVE LASIK INSTEAD!

We have seen a significant increase in the numbers of people seeking laser vision (LASIK and PRK) correction since COVID began. Frustratoin with glasses fogging up from masks is one of the main reasons patients mention as finally spurring them to have laser eye surgery. Others say they don’t like the idea of putting contact lenses in their eyes and risking contracting COVID. Perhaps for many people these are just excuses to push themselves over the line to finally have their poor vision fixed — something they’ve always wanted to do anyway but had just put off.  After LASIK or PRK, patients so many patients say, “Why didn’t I do this sooner!!”. Masks don’t fog your vision after laser eye surgery!