DispensingQuestion 56 of 100
Pantoscopic tilt refers to what?
a.The bottom of the frame tilting closer to the face than the top
b.The frame wrapping around the head
c.The vertical seg placement
d.The temple bend behind the ear
Explanation
Pantoscopic tilt is the forward tilt in which the lower rim sits closer to the cheeks than the upper rim. A modest pantoscopic tilt aligns the optical axis with the downward gaze for reading.
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