Chapter 9 Flashcards
1
Q
The fitting triangle is the connection of three points upon which pressure may be exerted:
A
The crest of nose and sides of head
2
Q
The adjustment of the frame front is made after making sure that
A
The temple spread angles are right
3
Q
What will affect how nosepads sit on the nose
A
Changes in the angle of the frame front
4
Q
What should precede bridge adjustments
A
Proper pantoscopic angle and frame straightness
5
Q
What is lateral pressure
A
The pressure of temples against the sides of the head
6
Q
Adjustment of any type of library or skull temple will be best if inside of temple is:
A
- Parallel along temple shaft
- Above root of ear
- Along the slope of the head behind the ear
7
Q
What happens when glasses keep slipping down the nose
A
Make sure temples bend around ears
8
Q
What is the hardest type nose to fit
A
Flat nose bridge
