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Is it normal for glasses lenses to turn yellowish with time?

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Depends: Some lenses are made of plastics which can yellow with age and uv exposure. Some are photochromic which gradually can build up a deposit which appears yellowish brown. Clear glass lenses do not become yellow with age.

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Answered 3/16/2018

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