Scratches can build up on the lenses of your eyeglasses over time, either from normal wear or from dropping them on a hard surface. These small scratches can make it difficult to see clearly. Many are only on the surface of the lens and are not very deep, making them easy to fix using a variety of do-it-yourself methods. You can avoid costly repairs or replacement charges by simply knowing how to get rid of those annoying little scratches by yourself.
Step 1
Apply a small amount of non-abrasive toothpaste to your eyeglasses, and use soft cotton cloth or wool cloth to buff out the scratches. Use about a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. Be gentle so you don't cause further damage. Move the cloth in small circles for about 10 seconds. Repeat the process if necessary. Rinse with cold tap water.
Step 2
Mix a paste of three parts baking soda and one part water. If the paste is too thick, add a few drops of water at a time until it is the consistency of toothpaste. Again, use a soft cloth to apply the paste to the lens and rub in a circular motion to buff out the scratches. Rinse with cold tap water.
Step 3
Apply car wax if you think the scratch is deeper than just on the surface. Automotive wax can help fill in the scratch on your eyeglasses. Use a soft rag to apply the wax and to then buff the lenses, and be sure to remove all of the excess wax from the lenses using the soft rag. You might need a few rags as the wax may stick to the fibers in the cloth. If your glasses are made of plastic and not glass, spray furniture polish can be used in the same manner.
Step 4
Use a DVD repair kit to fix your glasses if the lenses are made of plastic. The solution and cloth in a DVD repair kit will be gentle enough for the lenses, and may help fix the surface of the lenses in the same way it would help fix the surface of a DVD.
Tips and Warnings
- Check with your eye doctor to see if your glasses come with free repairs. Look for the words "non-abrasive" on the toothpaste package.
- Don't use too much pressure when buffing out the scratches so you don't cause more damage to the lens or crack the frames.
Things You'll Need
- Non-abrasive toothpaste
- Soft cotton or wool cloth
- Baking soda
- Car wax or furniture polish or DVD repair kit
