Eyeglasses: Plastic / Metal Frames.

"The determining factor in selecting glasses for some students is the price.

'I like to get a pair that goes with my skin tone and stuff, but glasses are so expensive, especially with the separate costs for frames and lenses. So I go for cute and cheap,' said Emerald Sparks, a sophomore in accounting.

Other students think getting glasses is an investment that is worth the price.

'I wear Versace frames because the name brands look the best, even though they cost the most,' said Herbert Smith, a senior in corporate training and development. 'Your glasses are the first thing that people see and are worth the money when they look nice.'"

Another tough decision when picking a pair of glasses is choosing between a wire frame and a plastic frame.

"That is the first choice that we ask customers to make because they give two totally different looks. A wire frame tends to be a safer choice, while a plastic frame can give a bolder and more stylish look,".

Smith said he wore regular wire glasses since elementary school and chose plastic to look more professional and cutting-edge.

Sparks also had wire frames when she was younger and said a new frame is necessary for college students.

"I didn't want to be wearing the same wire pair that I wore all my life," Sparks said. "I wanted to update my glasses and look more mature, so that's why I chose a plastic frame."

College students generally go for plastic frames because they are more durable and fun, and they are a step up from traditional wire frames.

"The choice really depends on a person's lifestyle and job,". "Some people just want two different looks so they get two different pairs of glasses."