Which client is a poor candidate for photorefractive radial keratectomy?
A. A client with severe astigmatism
B. A client who cannot tolerate contact lenses
C. A client with myopia who participates in sports
D. A client with myopia who teaches handicapped children
A
Severe astigmatism is a current contraindication for photorefractive radial keratectomy because the cornea is very uneven.
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