Who is a candidate for radial keratotomy?
a. Farsighted individuals
b. Blind individuals
c. Nearsighted individuals
d. Individuals with cataracts
ANS: C
Radial keratotomy reduces myopia (nearsightedness). Patients who have occupational requirements for a visual acuity level without the use of glasses or contact lenses, such as airline personnel, police, and firefighters, may be good candidates.
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