Eyeglasses

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A man wearing eyeglasses

Eyeglasses are pieces of glass (or clear plastic), called lenses, in a frame that holds them in front of your eyes. Corrective lenses allow people who have problems seeing to see better. Sunglasses are a kind of eyeglasses that keep too much sunlight from getting in people's eyes.

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