Polished Lenses

**Dannette** · 05-03-2002, 08:31 AM

Although I'm not in the optical field this board fascinates me and I enjoy reading many of the topics. As everyone here is so wonderful to answer questions, I have one to ask. I forgot to tell the new optical place NOT to polish my lens edges and they were polished. Although they look rather nice the colorful rays bother me. Can this be sanded without hurting the lenses or their fit in the frames?

Thank you,
Dannette

**Billy Brock** · 05-03-2002, 08:59 AM

hello Dannette,

in most cases the edge polishing can be "sanded" off ------ first, do you know material was used in processing the RX -------second, what type frame are the lenses mounted in: metal, grooved rimless, drill mount etc.

once we know the parameters, we'll be able to direct you towards a solution

Billy

**Dannette** · 05-03-2002, 09:10 AM

Thank you for your reply, here's what I know about my glasses.
The lenses are single vision, high index with UV, anti scratch and AR coating. The frame is metal, made by Nintendo.

Dannette

**Billy Brock** · 05-03-2002, 09:29 AM

Dannette,

with those parameters in mind, it is not an impossible task ------- lab just needs to be very careful as not to remove so much material that the lenses become loose in the frame ----- being a metal frame will take a delicate touch and a little more care during the process

Optiboard is such a great place to work through situations as you have posted, the staff is really doing our industry a great service !

Billy

**Dannette** · 05-03-2002, 09:38 AM

Billy,
Thank you for your input. I may try to get used to them as they are; I wear contacts mostly. It sounds like this may be a delicate operation and I'm usually quite protective of my glasses. I am allowed one free replacement throughout the year and if I just can't stand it perhaps I'll have them replaced (without polish). My last glasses only had 1 small scratch at the very top and they were almost two years old.
Thanks again,
Dannette

**Alan W** · 05-04-2002, 01:38 PM

I've used fine wet/dry sanding paper for years. Creates a luster instead of a polish. Won't change the size of the lens appreciably, but be careful about "doing" the A/R coating.