DispensingQuestion 55 of 100
To relieve a frame that sits too low on the face, the optician should adjust what?
a.Widen the temples
b.Tighten or narrow the nose pads/bridge
c.Loosen the temples
d.Increase pantoscopic tilt
Explanation
If the frame slides down, narrowing or tightening the nose pads (or choosing a smaller bridge) raises the frame and improves the fit. Adjusting the bridge controls how high the frame rides.
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