Eyesight correction was popular among ancient Romans, who toted brick-heavy specs to gladiatorial contests to catch a glimpse of mascots catapulting togas into the crowd. Assess the modern version of vision with today’s Groupon: for $50, you get $200 toward prescription glasses at Eye Doctor's Optical Outlets. This Groupon is valid at all four Lakeland-area locations—Eagle Ridge Mall, Oakbridge Centre, Shoppes of Lakeland, Winter Haven Citi Centre.

The optometrists at Eye Doctor's Optical Outlets exert ocular-enhancing powers by fitting faces in a wide array of designer frames and lenses. Eye techs within the doctor-owned business craft all of their lenses in their labs and use the latest technologies. Customers can bolster bird-watching abilities with a pair of standard single-vision lenses ($49.96) or increase their chances of withstanding an ostrich-wrestling match with polycarbonate reinforcements ($34.99 add-on). Treat more aggressive sight aversions with plastic line bifocals ($79.98) or progressive lenses ($89.98), which seamlessly enhance vision. Then anchor custom-made sight shields in a chic set of standard or designer frames ($99–$299) from notable rim-forging houses, such as Kenneth Cole, Dior, Marc Jacobs, and Michael Kors. All glasses may be customized into sunglasses using Transitions lens add-ons ($99.98), which are optimal for beach-goers or vampires contracted to work day shifts.

Eye Doctor's Optical Outlets routinely staffs at least three technicians in each store to ensure attentive customer care. Initial eye exams ($49+), while not included with this Groupon, may be purchased in-store or by attaching written requests to snail couriers.

Though Eye Doctor's Optical Outlets sometimes offers discounted pricing online, this Groupon still presents the best deal available.