I wear specs for work (when I'm working that is) as my line of work is fully computer based. I'm long sighted. My prescription is minimal but I do notice quite a difference when I don't use my glasses despite being able to actually read fine without them. My eyes ache and get very tired and I get headaches too so my glasses put a stop to those issues.

Anyway, call me weird but I've always loved specs!! I was thrilled when I finally needed to get a real pair as I had a fake pair I use to wear out as a fashion accessory! They were electric blue resin and I got loads of compliments on them My first lot of glasses came from Just Spectacles which do a 'buy one get one free' deal. Not sure if they have them where you are but I had two pairs of Jag glasses that were pretty spiffy back then (11ish years ago).

A few years back I upgraded to my current specs which are a gorgeous rectangular framed, dark tortoise shell Prada pair. I love them! I have PHI so they didn't cost me a great deal out of pocket at all.

My tip for buying glasses is to definitely shop around as some of the sales assistants are so much better than others at helping you find the frames to suit your face and personality. The lady who helped me (at OPSM, where I got tested and bought my specs) was excellent.

I've just dug out my specs again as my eyes are playing up with this pregnancy. I'm actually getting them tested again this Saturday, at OPSM, which will be free as they bulk bill. A lot of places do that now. You can get tested at a bulk billing place and take your script elsewhere to buy your glasses too which is great if you find cheaper, more suitable specs elsewhere.

Anyway, enough of my rambling. Get tested again as your script will most likely have changed and then shop around for frames. You may be pleasantly surprised at how little they can cost at some places.