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| 1. According to the author, eyewear adjustments should start at what point: |
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A.
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Eyewear adjustments are not necessary until final dispense |
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B.
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After the markings have been removed if lenses are progressives |
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C.
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At the time of frame selection, prior to measurements being taken |
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D.
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When to start is dependent on the type of lens being used |
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| 2. When it comes to initial evaluation of the frame fit on the nose, the author indicates that with a zyl frame, the most important area to check for a good fit is: |
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The crest of the nose |
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B.
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The sides of the nose |
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C.
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A zyl frame always fits well on the nose, so there is no need for concern |
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D.
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A and B |
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| 3. Applying the correct amount of pantoscopic tilt to a frame front will: |
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A.
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Make the frame look better on the face |
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B.
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Avoid the need to apply AR coatings to the lenses, and save the patient money |
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C.
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Bring the optic axis of the lens in line with the center of rotation of the eye, improving visual comfort |
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D.
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A and C |
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| 4. How does pantoscopic tilt affect O.C. placement? |
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For every 1 degree of pantoscopic tilt added to the frame front, the O.C. of the lens should be lowered 2mm |
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B.
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For every 2 degrees of pantoscopic tilt added to the frame front, the O.C. of the lens should be lowered 1mm |
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C.
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Pantoscopic tilt does not affect O.C. placement |
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D.
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For every 2mm of pantoscopic tilt added to the frame front, the O.C. of the lens should be lowered 1 degree |
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| 5. What is “Standard Alignment”? |
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The process of preparing the frame for the patient by making sure it is not distorted from its natural shape |
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B.
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Also referred to as the “4 point touch” |
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C.
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How frames should be prepared for the patient after verification, prior to delivery to the patient |
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D.
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All of the above |
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| 6. What is “Xing”? |
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A.
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Xing refers to a frame front skewed in one direction or the other, when viewed from above and sideways |
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B.
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The process of filling in boxes on a lab order form to indicate what is required |
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C.
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Also referred to as “propellered |
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D.
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None of the above |
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| 7. What is the “Table Top Test”? |
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A good way to check a frame is in standard alignment |
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B.
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The process of sitting an inverted frame on a table top with the temples open and checking for wobble |
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C.
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A and B |
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D.
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A way to check for lens aberrations by observing the straight edges of a table top |
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| 8. Why is it recommended for the optician to place the glasses on the patient for the first time? |
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Only the optician knows how to correctly put on glasses |
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B.
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The patient expects this as part of the service |
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C.
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A dispensing fee cannot be billed to insurance companies unless this is done |
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D.
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In case substantial additional adjustment is needed initially and the eyewear can then be removed immediately to avoid a negative first impression |
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| 9. According to the author, what are the schools of thought when it comes to dispensing progressives? |
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Ink markings, or no ink markings |
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B.
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Ink mark only if troubleshooting is required |
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C.
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Leaving the ink markings on could suggest a lack of confidence by the optician |
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D.
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All the above can be considered part of the two schools of thought when it comes to dispensing progressives |
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| 10. Increasing the vertex distance of a lens will: |
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Make a “plus” lens effectively more plus |
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B.
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Make a “minus” lens effectively less minus |
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C.
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Make a “plus” lens effectively less plus and a “minus” lens effectively more minus |
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D.
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A and B |
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| 11. Failure to compensate for changes in vertex distance when dealing with high powers will: |
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Have no effect and is unimportant |
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B.
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Will cause the patient visual discomfort due to its effect on the effective power of the lens in the as worn position |
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C.
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Save the patient money by making the lens less expensive |
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D.
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Make the lens thicker |
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| 12. An instrument used to measure vertex distance in glasses is a: |
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Vertometer |
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B.
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Lensometer |
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C.
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Distometer |
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D.
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Transilluminator |
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| 13. The angles to be concerned with when it comes to nose pad alignment are: |
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The frontal/spread angle |
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B.
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The splay angle |
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C.
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The vertical angle |
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D.
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All of the above |
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| 14. Rules to follow for nose pad adjustment include: |
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Make all three angles sit flush with the skin to achieve superior comfort |
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B.
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The loop of the pad arm should be large to maintain the correct vertical angle |
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C.
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Nose pads should be angled slightly towards the face to follow the natural contour of the side of the nose |
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D.
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A and C |
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| 15. What type of frames are usually the best option for patients with very flat bridges |
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Zyl frames |
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B.
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Metal frames with unifit bridges |
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C.
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Frames with adjustable nose pads |
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D.
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Any frames would work for these patients |
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| 16. In order to achieve premium vision, the horizontal O.C.'s of the lenses should be: |
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Level with the pupils |
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B.
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Level with the pupils only if the patient is perfectly symmetrical, if they're not, don't worry about it |
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C.
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As level with the pupils as possible with compromise to allow for asymmetry in the patient's face |
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D.
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A and C |
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| 17. According to the author, the patient bases their first impression of their new eyewear on: |
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How level their eyebrows are with respect to the frame and how comfortable the frame is |
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B.
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How much they spent on the new eyewear |
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C.
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The refractive index of the material used |
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D.
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How their eyewear is placed on their head the first time by the optician |
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| 18. If the frame front is tilted to one side or the other. . . |
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Always correct in the direction of the tilt |
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B.
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Angle the temple up further on the side that is lowest |
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C.
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Angle the temple down further on the side that is the highest |
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D.
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All of the above |
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| 19. In the author's opinion, why is it becoming increasingly more important that opticians familiarize themselves with measuring vertex distance? |
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It's a fun additional measurement to take and makes the optician look more skilled |
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B.
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With the increased use of free form lenses, vertex distance is a measurement required when ordering the lenses |
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C.
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It's a way to justify charging more for the eyewear |
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D.
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The author does not feel it is becoming increasingly more important that opticians familiarize themselves with measuring vertex distance |
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| 20. What does the author indicate to be the optician's primary role(s) in the eyewear manufacturing and delivery process? |
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To use all the resources at their disposal to make the finest pair of glasses the patient has ever had |
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B.
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To put as much attention into fitting and adjusting the finished product as to the choice of product and material |
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C.
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To apply their technical knowledge and eye for fashion throughout the entire process – from the very start to the finish |
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D.
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All of the above |
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