Surgical destruction of the crystalline lens is called:

A) phacolysis.
B) phacosclerosis.
C) presbyopia.
D) orthoptics.


A
Explanation:
A) Correct.
B) Phacosclerosis is hardening of the lens.
C) Presbyopia is farsightedness in older adults.
D) Orthoptics is eye exercises to correct vision.

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