Opticians Handbook 2005 - 20/20 Magazine

Techniques& TechnologyOF FRAMESBefore DeliveryDelivering a frame to a patient that sparkles is key toenhancing the office image. Be sure that the frame isstraight, symmetrical and clean, clean, clean.1. Straighten thebridge so thecurves are uniformand the eyewiresare aligned.2. Give the frame aslight face formbend.3. Next, be sure thatnone of the eyewiresare rolled (happens on an overly heated plasticframe during glazing)—if they are, heat the eyewire,remove the lens, heat the eyewire again and roll theeyewire back into shape and insert the lens.NoNoYes5. Test for tilt with theframe upsidedown.Both temple topstouch the table atthe same time, “fourpoint touch.”6. Next, place frameright side up.Temple ends are thesame angle whenboth touch the tableat the same time.This checks that theframe is completelysymmetrical.Frame Delivery – Basic Adjusting1. Place the frame on the patient and adjust for slighttemple tension without indenting the head.OK OK NO NO NO4. Make sure temples are near parallel and eyewires are“not propellered.Delivering a frame to aYes No Nopatient that sparkles is key toenhancing the office image”12 z {Sponsored by Sàfilo USA and Essilor of America}