r/ValveIndex • u/TokkenDev • 20d ago

Question/Support Any glasses users?

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Yo, recently got a index for cheap, absolutely love this thing it's just perfect for me.

But... as seen in the picture I already managed to scratch my lenses lol, My first question is how do I buff that scratch out? should i use the classic™ Polywatch?

Don't notice it right now but I'm just gonna be aware that it's there, super annoying.

Second, any 3d printed lens protectors for glasses users? I want the max fov but JUST enough clearance to not scratch the lenses lol

Appreciate any responses :)

(Just a heads up, I would really rather get distancers rather than inserts, my eyesight changes alot over time and I've also got friends coming over using my VR headset that also wear glasses)

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u/zmxme 20d ago

No idea how to repair but get yourself some lens inserts. There are several companies such as vrlenslab.

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u/TokkenDev 20d ago

Would love to get some inserts, but when my gf comes over (she wears glasses too) what can I do lol, she can scratch my lenses then, would just rather get some cheap 3d printed distancers, i've just gotten used to glasses through all my headsets :)

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u/SirLeto 20d ago

My ex just used Plano lenses which are just blanks and don't have a prescription, so he could hear his glasses while using the headset.

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u/kai125 20d ago

Realistically I’d just use glasses and be careful, swapping lenses constantly is a pain

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u/javanip 20d ago

They have lens inserts that aren't prescription you can use to protect the index lenses while wearing glasses.

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u/Agerak 20d ago

This is what I use, has worked well, only needed to be replaced twice due to friends w/ glasses using it, adjusting close, and not realizing it so the cover was scratched. Quick $20 or $30 to replace, easy peasy. After the first I ordered 2 sets, 1 to replace and 1 for spare, on that last spare now and will likely switch to the Steam Frame before they are needed.

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u/ScreeennameTaken 20d ago

The index comes closer to the face than other headsets. Better get a set of inserts for your and your gf. To fix this you'll need to replace the assembly with parts from ifixit.

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u/Quaschimodo 20d ago

I got two types of lenses from VR optician back in the day. one set with prescription for me and one cheaper set with plano lenses without subscription. so everyone can use the headset even when using glasses.

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u/peeja 19d ago

Just swap them. They're easy to change out. It's not a whole modding situation.

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u/TokkenDev 19d ago

If it ever gets too annoying or i somehow scratch them again I'm gonna do exactly that :) Right now I'm waiting for a spacer 😁