Are your reading glasses scratched? — ReadingGlasses.CO/

A Guide to Unscratching Your Favorite Readers

Before diving into the nitty-gritty, here's what you need to know: Completely scratch-proof lenses don't exist. But there are several methods you can use to deal with scratched reading glasses. Try them for yourself and keep some hard-earned cash in your wallet. 

The Truth About "Scratch-Resistant" Lenses If you wear glasses, you know they're an essential part of daily life. Even those who primarily use contact lenses keep a pair of glasses handy, both for style and health reasons.

My glasses: A journey in eyewear – Permanent Style

Once you gain an understanding of eyewear, you begin learning a few things - like how buffalo horn frames actually warm to your skin temperature in a way that plastic just can't. It may become your new obsession!

Your Secret Weapon Against Scratches

Now here's something interesting I discovered during my investigation: A product called Armour Etch has become something of a legend in the optical community. Think of it as a "reset button" for your lenses - but remember, this is strictly for plastic lenses only like CR-39, acrylic, most lenses labeled "plastic" and similar plastic materials. Use it on glass, and you'll be making an emergency visit to the eye doctor.

The Home Remedy Heroes 

Did you know some items currently in your household could help with those annoying scratches? Common items like baking soda, toothpaste, and even automobile wax have shown promise in reducing minor scratches. 

A Prevention Guide

After researching many cases of scratched lenses, we've learned prevention is key. While some scratches can be fixed, the best solution is proper maintenance of your reading glasses, regardless of whether they're glass or plastic. Think of your readers like you would a fine watch--they deserve proper care and protection.

The Best Care for Our Eyewear

While we all want to provide the best care for our eyewear, sometimes things don't go awry. When that happens, we need to acknowledge the problem and find solutions. As a token of appreciation for reading this far, here's a logical tip for you: consider keeping a backup pair of readers handy, just in case your repair doesn't work out as planned.

Remember, your reading glasses are an investment in your daily productivity. Whether you're catching up on the local news diving into a good book, or writing a recommendation for your client, clear vision matters. There's a reason those $5 drugstore readers might be costing you more than you think!