[AndyL]

Until you find a better anti scratch coating you can put on use protective googles that your glasses can go under. I don't really have a problem with dust scratching my lenses. I rinse off any dust or silt under a running tap. but I don't rub the lenses while I do that. It's the rubbing that grinds the grit into the lens.

[Peter]

Hi John,

I too have been plagued with scratches appearing on expensive glasses. I've never been able to adjust to bifocals so I've got 4 pairs for various distances along with sunglasses and motorcycle goggles.
A number of years ago I asked an optometrist friend of mine why, even with prescribed care, fine scratches appear and he told me to never, ever bring any cloth in contact with the glass. His advice was to
rinse the glasses then wash them with "Zest" hand soap. It rinses off completely and with a shake, the minute droplets left dry clear.
I have never had to replace glasses since unless I was careless and dropped them.
Now I replace glasses only because of prescription changes and then I just get new lenses installed..

Hope this helps a bit,
Peter

[JBaymore]

Peter, on 21 August 2012 - 12:55 AM, said:

A number of years ago I asked an optometrist friend of mine why, even with prescribed care, fine scratches appear and he told me to never, ever bring any cloth in contact with the glass. His advice was to
rinse the glasses then wash them with "Zest" hand soap. It rinses off completely and with a shake, the minute droplets left dry clear.
I have never had to replace glasses since unless I was careless and dropped them.

Peter,

VERY interesting. Thanks. What that says is that there is NO solution to the issue except what was mentioned. I've switched from microfiber cleaning cloths after rinsing them under water to the pre-packaged wet cleaner lens ttissue... ane that seems to help betterh than the microfiber. But it still is a 1 year lens before the scratching is totally objectionable.

Thanks.

best,

.....................john

[Bobg]

I have to replace my glasses every year due to scratches. I work outside in the dust and dirt and don't clean them during the day, just run water on them at home and clean with a dry towel. They always scratch and I think most of mine are from blowing dirts and dust. To me it just the price of wearing glasses.

Bob