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A surgical procedure that may be performed to correct myopia is known as:
 
  A) radial keratotomy.
  B) photocoagulation.
  C) phacoemulsification .
  D) tonography.

Question 2

The process of using ultrasound to disintegrate a cataract is known as:
 
  A) electroretinogram.
  B) phacoemulsification .
  C) iridectomy.
  D) enucleation.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Photocoagulation is using a laser beam to treat retina disorders or macular degeneration.
C) Phacoemulsification is using ultrasound to destroy a cataract.
D) Tonography is the process of recording intraocular pressure.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) An electroretinogram is a record of the retina's response to light.
B) Correct.
C) An iridectomy is removal of a portion of the iris.
D) Enucleation is removal of the entire eyeball.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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