I've been fortunate enough to spend most of my life with pretty decent vision - no need for glasses. That was then, and this is now - and my reality for the past decade or so has been glasses every day. A fairly mild prescription at first, but now I'm rocking bifocals as my vision has worsened. I know what it's like to experience life with and without glasses, and I can say that for those of us with glasses - the struggle is real.

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Life with glasses comes with a unique set of experiences that those without them may never fully grasp. Seeing the world clearly is great, but sometimes I wonder if it's worth it. Would I be better off, or at least a tiny bit happier, just dealing with the blur? If you've never had to rely on glasses to see, I don't know if you can truly appreciate some of the challenges we "four-eyes" have to put up with.

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Whether it’s the stylish frames that become a part of your personality or the clarity they bring to your life, glasses are more than just a tool for better vision – they’re a lifestyle. The small struggles, like foggy lenses and endless cleanings, are just part of the unique journey that those with glasses experience.

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I grabbed one of my fellow glasses-wearing friends, and we came up with a list of 20 things - trials and tribulations, if you will - that only people with glasses will understand.

20 Things Only People With Glasses Will Understand

From foggy lenses to style statements, explore the daily challenges faced by glasses wearers. Are you nodding along with these relatable struggles?

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