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lindiwe

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Surgical destruction of the crystalline lens is called:
 
  A) phacolysis.
  B) photocoagulation.
  C) presbyopia.
  D) orthoptics.

Question 2

A physician who specializes in the study of the eye is an:
 
  A) ophthalmology.
  B) optometrist.
  C) optician.
  D) ophthalmologist.



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Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Photocoagulation is a process that alters proteins in tissue with light energy.
C) Presbyopia is farsightedness in older adults.
D) Orthoptics is eye exercises to correct vision.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Ophthalmology is study of the eye.
B) An optometrist measures the eye, for example, for glasses or contact lenses.
C) An optician makes eyeglasses.
D) Correct.



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