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By Jessica Heffner, Columnist 1:20 AM Saturday, February 19, 2011

No matter how great your vision medical insurance plan is, you can see more savings with Zenni.

In today’s society, glasses have become more of a chic accessory — one that comes with a not-so-cheap price tag.

But when it comes to saving, I have 20/20 vision.

Case in point, my husband and I both recently completed an eye exam and obtained a new prescription for glasses. The exam was free — just my kind of deal.

But when it came to where to buy new frames, my husband and I didn’t see eye to eye. He decided to buy his at the doctor’s office. Those sleek, stylish black frames by a no-name brand cost him $95.

Despite some flak from my doctor when I insisted on just needing a copy of my prescription, nothing could deter me from my quest for a bargain.

At zennioptical.com I found just what I was looking for. Right on the homepage were all the latest styles in glasses frames, starting at just $6.95.

Yes, you saw correctly.

So there must be a catch: high shipping costs, hidden extras, crummy materials.

Nope. Shipping is just $4, and the extras include a free anti-scratch coating, UV protection, a protective case and a cleaning cloth.

After scrolling through hundreds of frames in different styles, colors and patterns, I ordered a near-identical pair to my husband’s.

My sleek new eye wear arrived two weeks later for a total cost of $10.95.

See the difference?

I’m having visions of outfit-coordinating eye wear in my future.

Scope out your own eye wear savings at www.zennioptical.com.

For more bargains and freebies, visit the Here’s the Deal blog online at Journal-News.com/go/bargains or MiddletownJournal.com/go/bargains.

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