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For those who wear glasses, scratches are probably something you have experienced or will experience down the road. Scratched glasses are bound to happen, especially if you are wearing your lenses every day. Dirt, clothing, nails, and oils can all cause damage to your lenses or result in microscopic scratches. Once these scratches have occurred, they can be hard to remove. If you are going to try and fix scratches on your own, below are some tips that can help to prevent more damage. Extremely scratched glasses should be replaced or repaired by a professional.
Can You Remove Scratches At Home?
Small scratches on your glasses are inevitable, but can you remedy them on your own? Some methods can be used to repair or fill in scratches temporarily. Working on your glasses at home should always be done with caution to avoid further damage.
Baking Soda Paste
One at-home remedy that can be used for scratched glasses is a baking soda mixture. Mix the baking soda with water until it makes a thick paste. Apply the paste to the lenses and use a microfiber cloth to rub the paste over the scratches. Use a circular motion and avoid too much pressure. Rinse with water to remove the paste from your lenses and repeat until the scratches are minimized to your satisfaction.
When using this at-home fix, keep in mind that you will be removing the coating on your lenses. This will make them more susceptible to scratches in the future. If you see no difference in your scratches, don’t repeat these steps and seek the help of a professional.
Do Glass Etching Products Work?
Glass etching products are used to remove coatings on prescription lenses. If the scratches are contained to your coating, a glass etching product will help to remove the coating and make your glasses smooth again. By removing the coating, you lose all the benefits of a coating such as blue light protection and scratch resistance. It is not recommended that you put these products on your glasses and instead, you should work with an eye care professional to apply a new coating.
Opticians Help For Scratched Glasses
Working with an optician can often help remedy most problems with your glasses, but scratches are something that can’t be fixed. The best option for improving scratched glasses is to replace the lenses. Opticians can help add new lenses to your frames for a better vision experience.
Replacing Your Lenses
Badly scratched lenses should be replaced. New lenses will ensure that your vision is not limited and your glasses look brand new. Working with a professional optician to find new lenses will ensure that you continue to improve your vision and keep your current frames.
Wolcott Optical offers many high-quality lenses for our customers. Specialty lenses, sport lenses, or high plus are all options you can find in our showroom. For those who are struggling to find the perfect lens, our eye care professionals can help you find the best ones for your vision needs.
Preventing Scratched Glasses
The easiest way to fix scratches on your lenses is to prevent them from occurring in the first place. Preventing scratches can be tricky, but there are some ways you can prevent unnecessary contaminants from scratching your lenses.
Clean Regularly
Wearing your glasses throughout the day and for multiple different activities can cause build-up on your glasses. Cleaning your glasses regularly with a microfiber cloth can help remove smudges or marks. Using microfiber will help remove the contaminates without causing scratches in the process. Other fabrics and non-approved cleaners can be abrasive to your lenses causing scratches.
Have A Scratch Resistant Coating
A coating can be applied to your lenses to help prevent deep scratches on your glasses. These coatings can be applied to many different types of lenses and help to limit the amount of scuffs, smudges, and scratches your glasses will sustain.
New Lenses From Wolcott Optical
Wolcott Optical offers multiple types of lenses and frames for all your vision needs. Our eye care professionals can help you find the right fit and proper lenses to help improve your vision. Wolcott Optical has been serving the Salt Lake community for many years and continues to provide quality care to residents. No matter what type of glasses or sunglasses you need, our business has something for every age and lifestyle.
