Question

which term means \surgical incision into the cornea\? iridotomy iridectomy keratotomy keratoplasty

Explanation:

• iridotomy: Refers to a surgical procedure on the iris, not the cornea.
• iridectomy: Involves the removal of part of the iris, not related to corneal incision.
• keratotomy: The root "kerato -" relates to the cornea, and "-tomy" means incision. So, it means surgical incision into the cornea.
• keratoplasty: Refers to corneal transplantation or reshaping, not incision.

Answer:

keratotomy