DispensingQuestion 64 of 100
A patient complains of temple pain behind the ears with new glasses. The best adjustment is to do what?
a.Tighten the temples further
b.Adjust the temple bend and length so it rests without pressure
c.Add nose pads
d.Increase wrap
Explanation
Pain behind the ear usually means the temple bend starts too early or presses too hard; lengthening or repositioning the bend so it follows the ear contour relieves the pressure point.
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