Credit: Photography: (glasses) Gene Stafford, (model) Bart Nagel. All frames courtesy of eyeglasses.com

Remember when eyeglasses were something you put on when no one was looking and took off for every snapshot? Not anymore. Bright colors and sleek new styles have transformed today's glasses into fashion statements. Whether you're reading a term paper or driving to school, these spectacles aren't just about function. They're about looking good and feeling better. And about having a little fun with your less-than-perfect vision.

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Roberta Furger is a contributing writer for Edutopia.