Deep Scratches in iPad screen

I have had my iPad since December and have always been careful with it, cleaned it regularly etc.
But just recently 3 deep scratches have appeared on my screen and they distort the image below them. I have been looking for a protector screen for it but apple doesn't sell them and no computer type stores near me do either.
Has anyone had the same problem and if so, did you go to the genius bar? And what did they make of it?

The Genius Bar will do nothing, scratches are user damage and are not covered by warranty.
If they were not there when you got the device then you are responsible for the damage.
Amazon sell iPad screen protectors, just use Google.

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