I’ve said it many, many times, but if there is an option for fun when I’m choosing things I need, I will always take it! The same holds true when it comes to buying glasses.

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For a lot of years, we went the usual route of using our vision insurance to buy glasses from our eye doctor. Often, it meant paying a good chunk of money on top of what insurance covered. A few years ago, though, we discovered the world of online glasses sellers, and it was a game changer!

Since then, we’ve been buying online as often as possible. Even my kids have gotten some adorable pairs (like the tiger print, green glitter, and metallic aviator frames they’ve gotten in recent years). With the lower prices, it’s meant that we can afford one or two pairs, so we have the option of mixing things up.

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I’ve even been able to get cute sunglasses, which are not only stylish and useful on sunny days, but one of the tools I rely on during migraine days.

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There are dozens of online retailers out there. I’ve known people who have successfully purchased from several of them. While I can’t vouch for all of them personally, I can hands-down recommend Zenni, our go-to site. They have hundreds of styles (with new options almost daily), and they’re prices are really hard to beat.

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If you’re in the market for new glasses, why not try something fun!?

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