Abstract: An optical mount has a frame and a barrel moveably positioned within the frame, the barrel including an optical connector housing optical wave-guide. The optical connector is mounted within the barrel at a mount angle, the optical connector having an end face polished at a polish angle relative to the axis of the optical connector. The frame has two angled contact surfaces symmetric relative to each other across a plane of symmetry, a leaf spring having an end adapted to maintain contact with the barrel along a plane of symmetry. The barrel is axially and rotationally moveable within the frame allowing for precise positioning of the optical wave-guide relative to the frame thereby minimizing polarization dependent loss (PDL). A focus tool having an offset eccentric pin can be used with a circumferential groove of the barrel to allow for precise axial movements of the barrel within the frame.