Home Methods to Remove Scratches from Prescription Glasses
However, repairing scratched prescription lenses is not always straightforward.
Prescription lenses with light scratches may be mutable, depending on what the coating is made out of — however this goes for any surface and some home remedies are not ideal to use on certain lens coatings. When serious scratching or damages occurred, you should seek for specialized help from an optician.
That said, some eyeglass wearers have had luck with milder DIY fixes for superficial scratches:
The Baking Soda Method
One of the most popular home remedies requires creating a baking soda paste:
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Combine baking soda with a small amount of water (1-2 teaspoons) to create a paste.
Rub the paste on scratch areas with a circular motion of your soft cloth gently
On finally, always rinse thoroughly before drying with a clean microfiber cloth.
This may help reduce the appearance of very light surface scratches, although use caution because baking soda is at least a little bit abrasive.
Other Potential DIY Solutions
A smidge of car wax: A gentle application might be just the trick for those shallow scratches.
Scratch repair kit for eyeglasses: Includes formulas and cloths tailored to the scratch
Toothpaste (non-gel): Like baking soda but scarier
Be sure to remember not all methods are safe for coatings and some can make scratches worse if done sloppily. When in doubt, get help from an expert.
