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, Ditch the Contacts , Don the Frames By Amie in a Box Guest February 11, 2011 A friend took a picture of me last week wearing my glasses and I must admit I recoiled at the sight No make-up , hair a mess , the glasses weren't even straight but the thought occurred to me that this is how I present myself far too often . After speaking to numerous friends around the 16-24years age group , it seems apparent that wearing glasses still has a old-fashioned stigma of geeky hideousness glasses do no equal glamorous , and contact lenses are a miraculous saviour of the short-sighted . But this has all changed , and it's time everyone knew about it Not to sound a hypocrite of course I am seldom seen without lenses in . However , after a few too many warnings from my optician talks of dry eyes ,