Question

which term means \surgical repair of the cornea\? iridectomy keratoplasty retinopexy keratotomy

Explanation:

• Iridectomy: The suffix "-ectomy" means surgical removal. So, iridectomy is the surgical removal of part of the iris, not the repair of the cornea.
• Keratoplasty: The root "kerato -" refers to the cornea, and the suffix "-plasty" means surgical repair or reconstruction. So, keratoplasty is the surgical repair of the cornea.
• Retinopexy: The root "retino -" refers to the retina, and the suffix "-pexy" means surgical fixation. So, retinopexy is the surgical fixation of the retina, not related to the cornea.
• Keratotomy: The suffix "-tomy" means surgical incision. So, keratotomy is the surgical incision of the cornea, not repair.

Answer:

keratoplasty