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Mum leaves pals in stitches over 'daft' shopping blunders - despite being an optician

An optician has been lovingly branded an "idiot" by amused family and friends after ordering the wrong sized household items online on no fewer than three separate occasions.

Gemma Bramley, 39, from Nottingham, failed to read the online descriptions, leaving her stuck with a miniature rug, doormat, and mismatched handles.

The mum-of-one, who gets paid to help others read and see better as a contact lens optician, says her series of shopping mishaps have led to plenty of teasing from loved ones.

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