Every person who are wearing eyewear they can faced these issues multiple times and that’s is scratches over lenses and people want to fix it self. If there are major scratches you must change your eyewear frame lens or buy new eyewear’s that’s better options.
Scratches are becoming irritating and uncomfortable for those people who wearing entire day, from that if men or women wear prescribed eye-glasses they faced lots of issues.
Firstly, there will be a vision problem, which might give you a headache and create fatigue issues. Sometimes there can be a problem in seeing as well.
Do not worry anymore. In this write-up, I will tell you how to remove scratches from your glasses (irrespective of their length).
Before fixing the scratches let us, first come to know how it happens
| Cause | Description | Prevention |
|---|---|---|
| Lens material | Most modern lenses are plastic, which scratches more easily than glass | Choose scratch-resistant coatings when available |
| Dust particles | Dust and debris cling to plastic lenses; rubbing can cause scratches | Clean lenses gently under running water before wiping |
| Cleaning materials | Thick or abrasive fabrics can scratch lens surfaces | Use microfiber cloths or soft tissues specifically for eyewear |
| Improper handling | Not using a case, hanging on shirt, or storing in pockets leads to scratches | Always use a hard case when not wearing glasses |
| Heat exposure | High temperatures (e.g., in hot cars) can damage lens coatings | Keep glasses out of extreme heat; don't leave in vehicles |
| Cleaning technique | Rubbing lenses when dry can grind particles into the surface | Use lens cleaning solution and gentle circular motions |
5 methods or items you need to remove the scratches are: -
- Use your toothpaste: Firstly, you do not need to buy expensive toothpaste from a pharmacy. Just use the one, which is there in your washroom. However, it should not be gel toothpaste. It will be better if it has baking soda as one of its ingredients (check the cover). Clean the glass surface and then dry it completely. After that, add a small dab of your toothpaste directly to the scratch. Further, you start rubbing a bit in a circular motion. Do this step with a soft damp cloth. Keep rubbing for 30 seconds. After this wipe it off and rinse it in water. If you still see, the scratches then continue to do the process in the same manner.
- Use a metal polish: Most of us do not know that metal polishes do wonders on our glasses. If you can use it in the right manner, surely the scratches will vanish forever. Before you start with this step, make sure that your glasses are dirt-free. There should not be any dust particles. Take a small cotton ball, add a small amount of the metal polish, and buff it in the scratch. Again, use a clean damp cloth and gently rub it in a circular motion. Remove the excess metal polish. Be careful with the amount you are taking, too much metal polish will damage the glasses.
- Use any transparent or clear nail polish: Apart from looking good on a woman’s hand, it has other functions as well. It is the best thing that you can use on the scratches. As usual clean and dry the glass surface of your eyeglass. Then apply a very thin layer of the nail polish directly to the scratch. Use the brush of the bottle, better not to use your finger. Give some time to dry completely. The nail polish will slowly sink in to fill the scratch. If there is extra polish, use your nail paint remover to polish off.
- Use baking soda: Well, this is the best DIY to get rid of the scratches. Take a pinch of the baking soda and mix it with water in a bowl. Keep mixing until it forms a paste. Now rub the paste onto the scratch. Keep doing this for few seconds and in a circular motion. Then rub the excess with warm water and a clean soft cloth.
- Use vehicle cleaner wax: This is great for mending any scratches on plastic lens and glass surface. Again, you need to use a soft cotton piece of cloth, keep rubbing it until the scratch vanishes. Now clean your glasses again with a fresh piece of soft cotton cloth.
By now, you got a fair idea of why scratches happen and how to remove them. Next time if your prescription eyeglasses or gaming glass get scratches do not panic and follow the steps that we have discussed.
Save this article, read it, and follow all the steps diligently. Surely, you can remove the scratches without spending a single penny rather than stepping out from your house. The materials that you need to use for cleaning eyeglasses are mostly available in your home.
You cannot go to the optician’s shop and ask to add a protective coating. Once there is a small scratch, a coating cannot help. If you feel you are careless with your glasses then please add scratch-resistant coating on the surface. You can get such coating at the time of purchasing the glasses.
For kids, it will better to buy glasses with scratch-resistant coating. This coating comes with a guarantee. Any problem regarding this issue your opticians can replace it or fix it. Hence, avoid making unnecessary expenses by replacing old glasses with new ones
