Which is a surgery done to correct myopia?
A) photorefractive keratectomy
B) capsulotomy
C) angiography
D) retinopexy
A
Explanation: A) Correct! This surgery reshapes the curvature of the cornea (kerat/o-) to correct nearsightedness (myopia).
B) This surgery is done on the lens capsule to treat a cataract, not for myopia.
C) This is a radiologic procedure, not a surgery.
D) This surgery is done for a detached retina, not for myopia.
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