The viral “simple recipe” for removing scratches from eyeglasses is mostly a myth. Scratches remove material from the lens, so household ingredients such as toothpaste or baking soda cannot truly restore the lens. They can also damage anti-reflective, UV, or other protective coatings.
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The safe way to restore clarity
Rinse the lenses with lukewarm water to remove dust and grit.
Use a small amount of mild dish soap or an eyeglass lens cleaner.
Rinse thoroughly.
Dry gently with a clean microfiber lens cloth.
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If the scratch remains and affects your vision, have an optician evaluate the lenses. Significant scratches generally require lens replacement rather than polishing.
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Avoid: toothpaste, baking soda, car wax, abrasive polishes, and household glass cleaners. They may temporarily make a mark less noticeable but can permanently damage the lens or its coatings.
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So, unfortunately, there isn’t a safe kitchen “recipe” that will make genuinely scratched prescription lenses look brand-new.
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