Mod C- Unit 3

Question 1

Modified Saddle Bridge

Answer 1

Nose pads connected to make a continuous strap across the nose.

Question 2

Lens Washer

Answer 2

Thin clear liner used to make a loose fitting lens a little tighter.

Question 3

Rolled Eye Wire

Answer 3

Plastic frame is deformed due to lenses which are too large being forced into the frame.

Question 4

Screw on Pad

Answer 4

Nose pads held in place by a screw

Question 5

Push on Pad

Answer 5

Nose pads slip into an indented box on the pad arm.

Question 6

Clip on Pad

Answer 6

Nose pads held in place by a small clamp.

Question 7

Twist on Pad

Answer 7

Nose pads attached by a twisting motion.

Question 8

Bayonet Pad

Answer 8

Nose pads slip onto the end of the pad arm like a glove.

Question 9

Split Clamp Pad

Answer 9

Nose pads held in place by two thin metal pieces spread apart like a rivet.

Question 10

Soldering

Answer 10

Welding a metal frame to repair a break.

Question 11

Optical Jig

Answer 11

Small device used to hold a metal frame while welding.

Question 12

Hole Gauge

Answer 12

Used to determine the size of screw needed without having to put in the screw.

Question 13

Bridge Reducing Pliers

Answer 13

Used to reduce the DBL and bridge eye wires closer together.

Question 14

Thermoplastic

Answer 14

Material that will bend when heated and remain in that position.

Question 15

Thermoelastic

Answer 15

Material that will bend when heated and return to its original shape.

Question 16

Dissimilar Segments

Answer 16

Bifocal segs are different size or style to correct for vertical imbalance.