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Having flashbacks to the dreaded "four-eyes" chant in elementary school just by looking at this headline? Banish that memory forever. Aside from being the most necessary accessory for a lot of us out there, glasses have been embraced by the fashion world, and by New York in particular—the amount of trendy eyewear shops that have opened in recent years is staggering. Below, find 17 of the city's best shops for eyeglasses, from single-brand boutiques to old-school optician shops.
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