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General science UPPSC 2002 GS-I
Question

Laser beam is used for:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: treatment of eye

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “treatment of eye”.
Laser beams are commonly used in ophthalmology for various treatments such as correcting vision (LASIK), treating conditions like diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and other eye disorders.

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