Question

select the medical term that means ultrasonic vibration to shatter and remove the lens clouded by a cataract. keratoplasty radial keratotomy phacoemulsification vitrectomy incorrect: a radial keratotomy (rk) is a surgical procedure to treat myopia (kerat means cornea, and -otomy means surgical incision). try again. 1 of 1 question 1 attempt remaining confirm selection

Explanation:

Keratoplasty is a cornea - transplant surgery. Radial keratotomy is for myopia treatment. Vitrectomy is for vitreous - related eye procedures. Phacoemulsification uses ultrasonic vibration to break up and remove a cataract - clouded lens.

Answer:

phacoemulsification