One of the most common concerns you may have as a glasses wearer is how to fix scratched glasses. Dirty or scratched eyeglass lenses can make it difficult for the wearer to see people, signs and other objects. Not only can this be annoying — it can cause problems in various situations. ...
While your glasses’ anti-reflective coating can help prevent glare, it also makes scratches and nicks more obvious on the lenses. Protect them well when you’re not wearing them. Don’t throw them in your pocket, handbag or briefcase without a hard-shell case to prevent damage. If you’r...
Repair scratches using glass etching products Any coatings on eyeglass lenses can be entirely removed with glass etching products. Theoretically, using a glass etching product to remove the coating from your scratched lens should "repair" the scratch if it just affects the coating layer. However,...
Lens crazing is the spider web-like effect that can occur when your glasses' special lens coating gets damaged through exposure to extreme temperatures. Crazing can happen to the anti-reflective coating on eyeglass lenses, making the world appear fuzzy when looking through the lenses. Anti-reflecti...
Frame and lens design - Normal frames similar to prescription eyeglass frames filter the light coming through the lenses but offer no protection from ambient light, direct light and glare from other angles. Wrap-around frames, larger lenses and special sidereal attachments can keep this extra light...
Frame and lens design - Normal frames similar to prescription eyeglass frames filter the light coming through the lenses but offer no protection from ambient light, direct light and glare from other angles. Wrap-around frames, larger lenses and special sidereal attachments can keep this extra light...
Rule #1: Avoid unnecessary cleaning of your lens Glass is relatively hard and durable. However, when advanced coatings and other chemicals are added to the lens, it becomes a surface that's more vulnerable to scratches and damage from chemicals and contact. Because of this, we want to try ...
Apply a small dab of a paste-type toothpaste to your Transition eyeglass lenses.Work the toothpaste into the scratch. Allow it to dry and sit for several minutes. Rinse with water. Tips It is not necessary to complete all the above steps. If one technique adequately removes the scratches in...
How to Use and Optimize a 3D Printer: There are many ways of using a 3d printer. It can be optimized to print more than just trinkets and ornaments. While some of the following applies specifically to a Makerbot Replicator 2, most of it will be of use w
Use a fine needle and four to six feet of thread that matches the color of your eyeglass frames to "sew" the two sides of the repair together for added strength. Pass the needle and thread through the two holes as many times as you can taking care not to pull too hard and put stres...