Tips to stop your glasses fogging when wearing a face mask

1. Pull your mask up your nose and rest your glasses on top

The reason why your glasses keep fogging up is because your breath is escaping out the top of your mask. If you can seal the top of the mask with the weight of your glasses, you may find it much easier.

2. Stick your mask on your nose and cheeks with some surgical tape

If the weight of your glasses doesn’t do the trick, you can always use some surgical tape to adhere your mask to your face. You’ll find that the longer the tape is the better the seal will be so it’s best to stick the tape onto the bridge of your nose and along your cheek bone. You can find suitable surgical tape easily at your local pharmacy. If you have sensitive skin, we’d recommend a skin patch test with the tape first.

3. Adjust your mask ties

Is your mask tight and snug? Adjusting the nose bar and your mask ties can make a real difference. The tighter the fit of the mask, the more it’s going to stop your breath from coming out.

4. Use contact lenses

If you’re fed up and can’t seem to get the hang of wearing a mask with your glasses, contact lenses could be the way to go as you won’t have to worry about them steaming up.

If you haven’t tried contact lenses before, you can book an appointment for a full assessment to make sure they’re right for you. You’ll also get some free contact lenses to try out first and see how you get on.