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There are plenty of reasons that eyeglasses get replaced: broken frames, a new prescription, or, for the fashion conscious, a trendy design that goes out of style. Same for sunglasses?which are even more prone to breakage and the whims of trendsetters. If you're ready to upgrade, let someone else get some more use out of your good-condition frames by donating them to charities that will pass them along. Unite for Sight sends used glasses to children and adults in Africa, while Give the Gift of Sight provides vision care and glasses in underserved parts of North America (and the rest of the world). And if you want to truly take to heart the "reduce, reuse, recycle" mantra, pick up your new pair from a discount shop like Equation, which sells recycled frames and new prescription lenses.
