On Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:26:11 GMT, Malcolm H wrote:

I am receiving conflicting information regarding the best way to clean
coated (anti-glare) spectacles without damaging the coating.

Presumably the cotton? lens cleaner supplied by the optician is ok - but if
this is not available will a soft paper tissue or linen handkerchief damage
the coating?

When mine are really dirty I run them under a cold tap with a bit of soap on
my fingers. Then dry on a clean handkerchief or even a face towel. Ordinary
tissue can scratch. However if you have had anti-glare, you probably had
anti-scratch too.
Try NOT to use sandpaper or steel wool.
But most of all don't put them down on their lenses.
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Jim S
Tyneside UK
http://www.jimscott.co.uk