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Gone are the days of relying on your eye doctor for a pair of prescription eyeglasses. Shopping for glasses online has become way more popular in recent years, and for a few good reasons. There's a very good chance you'll save money on your online glasses compared to similar picks from the eye doctor's office — and we bet they'll be more stylish, too! To make things even better, all you need is a current prescription, and then you don't even have to leave the comfort of your home for a new pair of specs.

If you aren't sure what styles and shapes you like, look for a website that offers at-home try on (like Warby Parker, for example). People who already have an idea of what kind of glasses they like can look at the measurements of their current frames (often printed on the inside of an arm) to find a similar-fitting pair. And most importantly, be sure to check the return policy, just in case you aren't loving your new frames when you get them in the mail.