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Is a 50/50 mixture of rubbing alcohol and water a safe lens cleaner?

Asked by DrasticDreamer (23996points) November 22nd, 2014

Recently at my optometrist’s I asked what eyeglass lens cleaner they used, because I like it much better than the stuff I bought at the store.

The person I asked informed me that it was their own blend of stuff and wasn’t for sale, but she told me to make a 50/50 solution of rubbing alcohol and water to use.

Does anyone here do this to their glasses? Because the first lenses had to be replaced, I’m paranoid and want to be careful before I try it. My glasses have some coatings, too, like anti-glare and whatnot. Would that make a difference?

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