In the new movie, the glasses become time frames: Oldman has one pair, horn-rimmed, to show that we are in flashback, with Smiley still working for Control, and another, larger pair to make it clear that we have skipped ahead.

NEWYORKER: I Spy

Call them glasses, specs, grannies, frames or peepers--your local four-eyes can't live without them.

FORBES: No. 9 Eyeglasses

The AOA recommends washing glasses every morning, paying special attention to the frames and earpieces, where hair product and makeup tend to rub off.

WSJ: How to Clean Your Glasses Properly