diff --git a/code/game/jobs/job_controller.dm b/code/game/jobs/job_controller.dm
index f6e52efe7fa..02e7c15963b 100644
--- a/code/game/jobs/job_controller.dm
+++ b/code/game/jobs/job_controller.dm
@@ -248,8 +248,8 @@ var/global/datum/controller/occupations/job_master
 		H.equip_if_possible(new /obj/item/weapon/storage/box(H.back), H.slot_in_backpack)
 		//Give'em glasses if they are nearsighted
 		if(H.disabilities & 1)
-			var/eqipped = H.equip_if_possible(new /obj/item/clothing/glasses/regular(H), H.slot_glasses)
-			if(!eqipped)
+			var/equipped = H.equip_if_possible(new /obj/item/clothing/glasses/regular(H), H.slot_glasses)
+			if(equipped)
 				var/obj/item/clothing/glasses/G = H.slot_glasses
 				G.prescription = 1
 		H.update_clothing()