In a message dated 11/11/00 3:49:52 AM Eastern Standard Time,
lexjenkins@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> An optician probably could polish the front element for you to minimize the
> scratches, altho' this may further change the characteristics of the lens
This will change the optics of the lens (grinding down a lens is what puts
the "medcine" in a lens)...also, they "pop" (from being heat treated..you
disturb the surface tension) when you try to polish/grind out scratches. You
either need a new element or find a better one.
Susan Steele
Amherst, VA USA
"Anyone can be sexy at 30. But until they turn 40, guys aren't worth a damn
anyway." ( rocker JOHN MELLENCAMP, named "sexiest grandfather" at age 49 by
People magazine.)
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