About: Allie Johnson is an award-winning writer who has worked at daily and weekly newspapers in Texas and Missouri. She has been a freelance writer for over 10 years, covering various topics including personal finance, insurance and health. She specializes in writing about complex topics in plain language to help consumers make informed choices.

Allie started wearing glasses in fifth grade, switched to contacts in junior high and hasn't looked back. But she always keeps a spare pair of glasses around just in case.

Allie has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and a graduate certificate in Spanish translation from Georgia State University.

All About Vision articles by Allie Johnson

Cheap glasses: Busting 10 myths

7 ways to get discount eyeglasses

Get discount glasses without insurance? Here’s how

Where to find the best discount reading glasses

Cheap eyeglasses: What are the pros and cons?

Why should you buy discount glasses?