Title: Demonstrate frame-adjustment techniques.
Course: Vision Care Technician II (14057-II) > Section: Exploring Eyeglass Dispensing

Demonstration should include

- defining standard alignment
- applying standard alignment to plastic frames
- applying standard alignment to metal frames
- applying standard alignment to rimless and semi-rimless frames
- adjusting a frame to fit a patient
- using pliers and hands to heat, bend, and shape frames to adjust eyeglasses to fit patients.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the standard temple spread for a bench aligned frame?
- What safety precautions need to be followed when heating frames?
- What part of the frame adjustment keeps the glasses from sliding down the patient’s nose?