an optical head apparatus for recording and reproducing data by forming optical dots on a recording surface of a recording medium , comprising a base which is movable in a prescribed direction , a movable body movably provided in relation to the base , a lens which is attached to the movable body , a pair of magnets fixed to the side surfaces of the movable body , and a pair of position adjustment coils , which are attached to the base facing the pair of magnets , for operating together with the magnets to move the movable body in a prescribed direction , the coils being wound such that surfaces formed by loops of the coils are vertical to direction of magnetization of the magnets .