My 27" iMac no longer reads discs. Anyone have any suggestions?

My iMac won't read any disc I insert in it. It makes all the usual sounds like it's reading it, but after about a minute it ejects it. A few months ago I tried to burn a couple CD's into iTunes and it took forever to read them, and after it was done, there were only five or so songs that were audible. Since then I cannot get any disc to read (I haven't tried until now, so it has been some time). The two CD's were stored in sleeves and they weren't dusty or scratched. I've tried using a Lens Cleaner Disc to clean it up thinking that would help. It hasn't. Any suggestions?

Donald we have been through  this before but I guess you don't remember.
The Apple External Superdrive Will NOT WORK on any Mac computer that Originally came with a Built in DVD drive. It is designed solely to work on Mac computers that do not have built in DVD drives. The Macbook Air and Retina Macbook Pro models and the iMac models from Late 2012 to present. None of those have a built in DVD drive.
On all other Mac computers the Superdrive will not work.
Yes there is a HACK you can do to OS X to make it work by why would you when you can buy a better external DVD drive for less money and it will work with ANY Computer that has a USB port.
Donald Morgan wrote:
The final thing that I would do as LowLuster has mentioned is to go to your nearest Apple Retailer and purchase the USB Superdrive, they are less than $100.00 and work very well. Be sure that it will work with your Mac before purchase.

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