DispensingQuestion 59 of 100
A patient says their bifocal segment is too high and they see the line while walking. The correct fix is to do what?
a.Lower the segment height in a remake or raise the frame
b.Raise the segment
c.Add more add power
d.Increase the tint
Explanation
If the seg line interferes with distance walking vision, the segment sits too high; lowering the seg height (or adjusting the frame to sit higher) moves the line down out of the primary distance gaze.
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