Complete the Following Statement: in the Laser-Based Medical Procedure Known

question 46

Multiple Choice

Complete the following statement: In the laser-based medical procedure known as photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) , nearsightedness and farsightedness can be treated using the laser to

• A)remove small amounts of tissue from the lens and change its curvature.
• B)remove small amounts of tissue from the cornea and change its curvature.
• C)change the index of refraction of the aqueous humor.
• D)alter the fluid pressure within the eye.
• E)stimulate unused rods and cones on the retina.

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Definitions:

Murphy's Law

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Conscious Thoughts

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