Selecting perfect specs for each face

"Selecting the perfect pair of glasses is a decision not everyone sees 'eye to eye.'

Heather Gibson, manager and licensed optician for Pearle Vision in Polaris Mall, said the main factors in choosing a great frame are face shape and skin tone."

"People with a round face should go for a square frame to contrast the circular look. Those with a more square face should get a round frame to make them look less blocky, and people with a long face shape should get a cat-eye frame because it gives a more uplifting look and takes focus off the length,"

"People with lighter skin typically go with a lighter color or a brown, while those with a darker complexion choose black and other dark colors,"

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.