With the mandate to wear masks in public, everyday life is hazy for people who wear glasses and it is more than just a nuisance. Fogged up lenses can be a safety hazard. When vision is impaired by foggy lenses, the chances of tripping and falling are greater, and so are the chances of being involved in an accident while driving.
“Ordinarily in cooler weather, lenses can get fogged up when air condenses and miniscule water particles develop and attach to the surface of the lens. The problem is amplified when wearing a mask with glasses. As you breathe, warm breath migrates out of the top of your mask and forms condensation when it hits the cooler lens.
“As a glasses-wearer, you know that the irritation of having to constantly remove your glasses to wipe the lenses is the least of your worries. Foggy lenses can make you feel quite disorientated because your vision is obstructed. Some people also complain of feeling claustrophobic. It can be that unpleasant that some people have stopped wearing their glasses when they are wearing a mask. Obviously, this is not ideal when you need your glasses to see properly. The good news is that there is a solution,” says Ruahan Naude, CEO at Dynamic Vision.