Plastic glasses suck

[Muse]

To me they're all about planned obsolescence. Hard as I try I can't keep them from getting scratched up. I used to specify glass when I could but not sure nowadays they will provide them. Anti scratch coating, notwithstanding, BTW. I'm a Zenni customer. Yeah, they are pretty cheap, but I'd get glass if I could.

Glasstic plastics >>> plastic glasses

 

[sdifox]

Not if you need heavy prescriptions.

 

[Stiff Clamp]

Zenni has degraded. I got new Zenni glasses in 2019, but last year the lens coating had already degraded so badly, I dug out my older 2017 lenses (from Zenni) and popped them in (same frame). Much better. 2017 coating is still intact, but frankly now it's getting worn too.
Might not shop at Zenni next time if they can't get their coatings to last over a year. If they want me to buy new glasses every year they better charge $23. I'm not paying $73 every year. Sorry.

I get high-index polycarb lenses.
None of their frames fit over my ears though. Temple piece is 1 cm too short.

 

[nakedfrog]

What are you people doing to your glasses?!?

 

[SKORPI0]

Hated when did changed glass to plastic lenses for my prescription eyeglasses (nearsighted- transition/photo grey). One reason they have less tendency to break/shatter if/when you drop them.
Been using glass lenses for about 35 years (19 yr-54 yr old me). These days I just use them for driving.

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[Muse]

What are you people doing to your glasses?!?

I think it's just cleaning them that gets them scratched, my Zenni's. I had cataract surgery around 2.5 years ago and got all new "glasses," which were plastic lensed. Over a year ago I took to cleaning them using brushes with soap and water. I rinse, then tap to get most water off and use a freshly laundered cotton cloth to dry them. Even with this care, they are showing scratches. Small scratches but innumerable. Those have to be scattering light a lot, not good.

 

[Captante]

Zenni = meh quality at best. (comparable to Costco)

I've gotten the best results from Coastal although admittedly for substantially higher cost then Zenni.

 

[pmv]

It's not scratched lenses that I have trouble with, it's those teeny-weeny little screws falling out. Then you have to have another pair of glasses to wear so you can see well enough to screw those microscopic screws back in again.

 

[Scarpozzi]

I don't wear glasses, but wanted to post in a glasses thread to brag about my good eyesight.

 

[brianmanahan]

I don't wear glasses, but wanted to post in a glasses thread to brag about my good eyesight.

 

[Micrornd]

I still wear glass lenses. Switched to Owens Corning Photogray Thin & Dark. Darkest and thinnest available, can be ground to 2mm thickness (prescription dependent)
Most places have access to them, they just don't want to sell them as Owens Corning pricing doesn't let them make as huge a profit as they do on plastic.
Many online optic shops offer them too

 

[brianmanahan]

What are you people doing to your glasses?!?

just had a niece bend the right stem last week after smashing me in the face with a pillow

 

[solidsnake1298]

Over a year ago I took to cleaning them using brushes with soap and water. I rinse, then tap to get most water off and use a freshly laundered cotton cloth to dry them.

Only use FINE microfiber clothes. Only use water or glasses specific gentle soaps (like the little spray bottles your optometrist gives you). I was lucky to have a super stable prescription and got 12 years of scratch free life from my Ray-Ban frames and plastic lenses (with anti-scratch and anti-reflection coatings) cleaning with water and a fine microfiber cloth. Then I got LASIK 4 years ago.

 

[nakedfrog]

just had a niece bend the right stem last week after smashing me in the face with a pillow

Yeah, raising kids I busted up a few frames during play, switched to the memory metal ones from Zenni and that was the end of that

Only use FINE microfiber clothes. Only use water or glasses specific gentle soaps (like the little spray bottles your optometrist gives you). I was lucky to have a super stable prescription and got 12 years of scratch free life from my Ray-Ban frames and plastic lenses (with anti-scratch and anti-reflection coatings) cleaning with water and a fine microfiber cloth. Then I got LASIK 4 years ago.

Yeah, cleaning glasses with a brush seems crazy to me. I just use a microfiber cloth, and water if necessary. Rare to need anything stronger than water for me.

 

[Muse]

Zenni = meh quality at best. (comparable to Costco)

I've gotten the best results from Coastal although admittedly for substantially higher cost then Zenni.

I got a pair from Coastal and it was really good AFAIK. I think it was a first time special, but was pricey, so didn't go back. I like my Zenni frames, but the lenses' coating seems not very good.

 

[Muse]

Yeah, raising kids I busted up a few frames during play, switched to the memory metal ones from Zenni and that was the end of that

Yeah, cleaning glasses with a brush seems crazy to me. I just use a microfiber cloth, and water if necessary. Rare to need anything stronger than water for me.

Well, you're going to need something better than just water if you have grease on the lens.

 

[nakedfrog]

Well, you're going to need something better than just water if you have grease on the lens.

I've used glass cleaner in those rare situations, I typically take my glasses off if I'm cooking something greasy that might cause that (but I can function without my glasses, I know it's not the same for all).

 

[Muse]

I've used glass cleaner in those rare situations, I typically take my glasses off if I'm cooking something greasy that might cause that (but I can function without my glasses, I know it's not the same for all).

I need my glasses for everything as far as arm's length.

I just ordered this:

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I have microfiber clothes, hopefully they are OK for glasses, I don't know. I've been using dawn dishwashing detergent and a cheap Harbor Freight 2" brush, with water, of course, a rinse under running water, then a "clean" cotton T shirt to dry. I guess that's not the best to protect plastic eyeglass lenses from getting scratched up.

 

[Muse]

It's not scratched lenses that I have trouble with, it's those teeny-weeny little screws falling out. Then you have to have another pair of glasses to wear so you can see well enough to screw those microscopic screws back in again.

My eyes have always been optimized for closeup, both before and after cataract surgery. I also have all manner of magnifying lenses to use when the naked eye doesn't suffice. I even have a couple of microscopes, although I haven't gotten into using them yet. I also have tweezers, sets of micro-screw drivers and a medium strength screw setting solution. Plus, I have extra glasses screws! Plus I have some old glasses around, semi-usable, but I can grab the screws out of them if needed.

 

[solidsnake1298]

Don't get me wrong. Some oils/greases, whether from my greasy ass face or from food, were a pain to clean. And using water/gentle soaps + a fine micro fiber cloth will take multiple passes to get off all the oil. But the longevity of my former lenses speak for themselves.

The microfiber clothes that comes with the kit you got are fine. Something like the microfiber clothes in the link below are too coarse.

Amazon.com: Amazon Basics Blue, White, and Yellow Microfiber Cleaning Cloth 12"x16" - Pack of 24: Automotive

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[nakedfrog]

Don't get me wrong. Some oils/greases, whether from my greasy ass face or from food, were a pain to clean. And using water/gentle soaps + a fine micro fiber cloth will take multiple passes to get off all the oil. But the longevity of my former lenses speak for themselves.

The microfiber clothes that comes with the kit you got are fine. Something like the microfiber clothes in the link below are too coarse.

Amazon.com: Amazon Basics Blue, White, and Yellow Microfiber Cleaning Cloth 12"x16" - Pack of 24: Automotive

Buy Amazon Basics Blue, White, and Yellow Microfiber Cleaning Cloth 12"x16" - Pack of 24: Cloths - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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My go-to cloth is actually pretty similar to those, but of course, there are many varieties of those cleaning cloths. I also have to use a specific side of it.

 

[Muse]

Don't get me wrong. Some oils/greases, whether from my greasy ass face or from food, were a pain to clean. And using water/gentle soaps + a fine micro fiber cloth will take multiple passes to get off all the oil. But the longevity of my former lenses speak for themselves.

The microfiber clothes that comes with the kit you got are fine. Something like the microfiber clothes in the link below are too coarse.

Amazon.com: Amazon Basics Blue, White, and Yellow Microfiber Cleaning Cloth 12"x16" - Pack of 24: Automotive

Buy Amazon Basics Blue, White, and Yellow Microfiber Cleaning Cloth 12"x16" - Pack of 24: Cloths - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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I have a pack of these. I suppose they're too coarse as well?

Amazon.com: MR.SIGA Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, Pack of 24, Size:12.6" x 12.6": Home & Kitchen

Amazon.com: MR.SIGA Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, Pack of 24, Size:12.6" x 12.6": Home & Kitchen

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[balloonshark]

Would using a tiny amount of regular Dawn and water to clean glasses with a coating be ok? And would it be ok to gently pat dry with a normal microfiber cloth like the one linked above?

I've been using crappy stiff glasses cleaning tissue cloths with clear lens cleaner and I always get streaks.

 

[solidsnake1298]

It is probably fine in terms of not scratching your lenses. Any kind of microfiber cloth is better than a plain cotton cloth. While I don't wear corrective lenses anymore, I still need to clean my sunglasses. And I still use the fine microfiber clothes I used to clean my correct glasses. I tried coarse microfiber clothes, but I've found that they don't do a particularly good job. The microfibers in microfiber clothes pickup and trap dirt and oils BETWEEN the fibers. I've found that the larger, less dense, fibers in the kinds of clothes you linked don't work very well with the short small surface area and short strokes when cleaning glasses.

 

[solidsnake1298]

Would using a tiny amount of regular Dawn and water to clean glasses with a coating be ok? And would it be ok to gently pat dry with a normal microfiber cloth like the one linked above?

I've been using crappy stiff glasses cleaning tissue cloths with clear lens cleaner and I always get streaks.

I've occasionally used "accuwipes" and other varieties of "sensitive" lint free tissues to clean my glasses and sunglasses. I've found that they are only sufficient to clean incidental, small, light finger prints or other light smudges. They don't do a particular good job of PICKING UP facial or skin oils. Just moving them around. Even when using cleaners.