Which abbreviation stands for a surgical procedure?
A) VA
B) PRK
C) XT
D) Ophth
B) PRK
PRK stands for photorefractive keratectomy, a surgical procedure. VA stands for
visual acuity, a diagnostic test. XT stands for exotropia, a pathological condition. Ophth stands
for ophthalmology.
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