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Necessity Need Not Be Expensive

These days, I spend an average of 6 hours in front of the computer in a day. Back when I worked for an IT firm, I averaged at 14 hours. Spending that much time staring at the screen got me worried. It gave me headaches at first.

Someone suggested that I protect my eyes with anti-glare glasses. I just needed an ungraded pair with the anti-glare coating. I spent nearly $30 just for that. The pair I got was so blah, it even made me look like a school principal. Well, at least it served its purpose at that time.

Imagine my disappointment when I read this article from examiner.com. I could have gotten a pair of eyeglasses for $8 plus $4.95 for the anti-glare. That is less than half the price I paid for! On top of that, I don’t even have to get out of my seat to place the order.

Eyeglasses will definitely be in my list of necessities in the future. I am glad that there are affordable options in the market. I take pride on my 20/20 vision and I want to keep it that way, without spending a fortune.

Comments

ay ako.

punta ka sa shopping center sa u.p.

yung mga optical shops doon, mura ang mga frames! :D
CathyCE said…
Thanks EW! The rate I got then were Chinatown rates already, would you believe?

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