Did Carmen pick the wrong glasses?

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Carmen’s eyesight is getting worse, but choosing a pair of glasses turned out to be an even bigger challenge! After sharing her favourite frames online, more than 500 people weighed in, with many saying her choices looked more like goggles than glasses.

Things took an unexpected turn when a listener used AI to create alternative frame options, sparking a lively debate about what actually makes a pair of glasses suit your face. Optometrist Daina Govender joins the conversation to explain the science behind frame fitting, from pupillary distance to frame width, while listeners share their own glasses horror stories, tips, and hard-earned lessons.
10 Jun 5AM English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

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