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UPSC 2010: Recently, LASIK (Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis) procedure is being made popular for vision correction. Which one of the following statements in this context is not correct?
(a)LASIK procedure is used to correct refractive errors of the eye
(b)It is a procedure that permanently changes the shapes of the cornea
(c)It reduces a person’s dependence on glasses or contact lenses
(d)It is a procedure that can be done on the person of any age
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) It is a procedure that can be done on the person of any age
LASIK permanently reshapes the cornea to correct refractive errors and usually reduces dependence on spectacles, but it is NOT performed on persons of any age: FDA guidelines set 18 years as the minimum because the refractive power must be stable; hence option (d) is incorrect while the other three statements are correct. ([lasik.com](https://www.lasik.com/age-requirements-for-lasik-eye-surgery/?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (d): It is a procedure that can be done on the person of any age. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2010, GS Paper 1, as Question 37. It falls under Science & Technology > Health & Diseases.
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