camera lens scratches how much is bad?

[asher151]

So i got a used phone last month with absolutely no scratches on camera lens. Then i got a ultra thin plastic transparent cover for lg g4(it dosent minimize any camera bump).three weeks later i've got a one or two long scratch but hardly visible.I stressed out and started googling apllied the tooth paste(DIY FIX) and **** i've got more tiny scratches but many and right in the front of the camera hole.my question is will these scratches effect the images focusing speed or any bad effect?
I always clean lens with ma shirt before takin photos.
Should i cut screen protector to the shape of cam lens and apply it does it affect the clarity?
Before answering see the attachment..

 

[ratsttam]

I think you'll be surprised at just how little the scratches matter.
I'll refer you to this page where they took pictures with a shattered front lens.
https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2008/10/front-element-scratches/

 

[asher151]

Ok i get it btw it hurts every time you see it!

 

[antony101tony]

Use baking soda to remove scratches. I did it on my moto g4 and it works. Search YouTube to know how to use baking soda to remove scratches

 

[lostchild]

I think you still have the plastic film that came with the phone covering your camera sensor and flash.. and the volume buttons. You probably should remove them.