Coronavirus Can Lurk on Eyeglasses—Here’s How to Properly Disinfect Yours

Regularly cleaning the most frequently touched surfaces in your home is probably a habit by now—it’s become part of our “new normal” in light of the coronavirus pandemic. But while you’re likely frequently disinfecting your doorknobs, light switches, and cell phone, there are some spots you might be forgetting. An important one? Your eyeglasses. According to Today, a study published in the Journal of Hospital Infection noted that coronavirus can live on glass surfaces for up to four days and on plastic and stainless steel objects for up to three days. To keep yourself safe and ensure your eyewear remains germ-free, Dr. Barbara Horn, president of the American Optometric Association, recommends those who wear glasses adopt a regular cleaning routine. “I’m certainly not saying glasses are the main culprit by any means, but you just always want to be careful—making sure you’re cognizant of the fact that glasses can transfer (the virus) and be aware of how to clean them properly.”