Scratched, Cloudy, or Outdated? Now’s the Time to Replace Your Lenses

This Christmas, give yourself the gift of clarity and a bright vision for the future by seeing your trusted optometrist

It’s easy to get used to imperfect vision—scratches, smudges that never quite wipe off, or lenses that don’t feel as clear as they used to. But these small annoyances add up. If your lenses are more than a year old and showing signs of wear, the end of the year is the best time to get them replaced.

Here’s why December is the right time to book that lens update—and how doing it now sets you up for better vision (and fewer headaches) in the year ahead.

1. Small Scratches = Big Eye Strain

Even light surface scratches can scatter light and reduce clarity, especially in bright settings or under harsh lighting. If patients are constantly wiping or adjusting their glasses just to see better, it’s likely the lenses—not the cleaning cloth—that need replacing.

How to explain to patients:

“Those light scratches may not seem like much, but they scatter light and cause more glare—especially at night or in the office. That adds strain and can even lead to headaches.”

2. Coatings Break Down Over Time

Lens coatings like MC or Blue Shield do wear out. After 12–18 months of daily use, coatings can start to:

• Peel at the edges

• Lose clarity and become cloudy

• Stop performing as well (especially against glare or digital strain)

These lenses might still “work,” but they won’t be comfortable—or worth keeping.

What to recommend:

• Rising Sun Blue Shield for patients working long hours on screens

• Rising Sun Photochromic lenses for those moving between indoor and outdoor settings

• Rising Sun Multicoated lenses to bring back that crisp, glare-free clarity

3. It’s Easier to Track When You Last Updated

Encourage patients to set a pattern—especially those who always forget when their last check-up or lens change was.

A good reminder is:

“If you always replace your lenses around the holidays, it’s easier to remember next year—and your vision care becomes more consistent.”

4. They’ve Got the Budget for It

December brings 13th month pay for most employees in the Philippines. That makes this the perfect time to upgrade without the guilt.

• Better coatings

• A second pair for backup or for style

• Thinner, lighter lens materials like 1.60 or 1.67

If patients have been holding back because of cost, this is the best window to offer them a solution that’s more comfortable, more protective, and easier on the eyes.

5. Start the New Year Seeing Clearly

For many, the start of the new year is about fresh habits. New routines. Better choices. New lenses might seem small—but they support better focus, better posture, and more comfort at work and at home.

What to tell patients:

“Start January with lenses that help you do your best work—whether that’s studying, working, or just enjoying your time with family.”

Final Thought

Scratched, cloudy, or outdated lenses don’t have to be part of your daily routine.

December is the perfect time to refresh your vision, take advantage of your 13th month bonus, and enter the new year with lenses that work as hard as you do.

At TKR Optics, our Rising Sun lenses are available in all the materials and coatings patients need—whether it's anti-reflective, Blue Shield, or photochromic protection.

Make the most of the year’s quietest weeks. Your eyes will thank you.