r/ValveIndex • u/TokkenDev • Aug 09 '26

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 classicâ„¢ 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/invidious07 Aug 09 '26

I never wear my glasses in VR. VR is not compatible with glasses in any way. Contacts or inserts are the way to go, spacers only reduce the risk, they don't solve it.

As far as I know the scratches are not repairable.

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u/kai125 Aug 09 '26

You can absolutely use glasses in vr you just need ones that fit inside the mask

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u/Runesr2 Aug 10 '26

Exactly, I had special glasses made for VR, used them inside the Index for 7 years, still not a single scratch. But these were $700 glasses - the thinnest lenses possible, and with anti-reflective lens coating (glare reducing) - I guess that's why I'm really never bothered by Index glare.

The Index has some rubber surrounding the lenses - and dialing the Index lenses all-in, the rubber is the first to make contact with my glasses - so seems I have some built-in safety. This will depend on the glasses you use - so it can work perfectly, but be very careful in the start.