The surgical removal of the entire eye along with a part of the optic nerve is termed as __________

Correct option is B

Ans (b)
Sol. Keratomileusis: This refers to a surgical procedure to reshape the cornea, commonly used in vision correction surgeries like LASIK. It is unrelated to the removal of the eye.
Enucleation: This is the surgical removal of the entire eyeball, including part of the optic nerve. It is typically performed for severe eye conditions, such as intraocular tumors or severe trauma. This is the correct answer.
Keratotomy: This is a surgical procedure involving incisions in the cornea, usually performed to correct refractive errors like astigmatism. It does not involve removing the eye.
Vitreo retinal surgery: This type of surgery addresses issues in the retina and vitreous of the eye, such as retinal detachment or vitreous hemorrhage. It does not involve the removal of the eyeball.