A surgical procedure that may be performed to correct myopia is known as:
A) radial keratotomy.
B) photocoagulation.
C) phacoemulsification.
D) tonography.
A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Photocoagulation is using a laser beam to treat retina disorders or macular degeneration.
C) Phacoemulsification is using ultrasound to destroy a cataract.
D) Tonography is the process of recording intraocular pressure.
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