Value of Vision

Recently we've been asking ourselves - exactly how worth it would it be to get LASIK? Obviously there are many points you must consider - price, risk, potential upside. Are contacts really that irritating? Isn't it a bit of a relief being able to wake up in the morning and not immediately see what kind of mistake you made the night before? This is a serious life decision.

However, in the meantime, if you're still looking for facial accessories (the non-piercing type) - or if you still get LASIK and want to just throw on a pair of blanks - definitely have a look at the ones below. While they might most often be viewed as sunglasses, consider them with some clear lenses too.

Benjamin Eyewear

Han Eyewear

At first look, these may seem a little bold. Especially for the workplace. But consider what was popular in the more "conservative" 1950s:


If you are, in all seriousness, considering LASIK, don't skimp on the research. A functional pair of eyes is priceless. But a pair of near perfect eyes, as revealed through a 30-second search, runs about $1,500-$2,500 per eye.