How does laser eye surgery work? - Dan Reinstein

Important Vocabulary Words From The Video

sightedness

To be sighted is to have normal vision. This means that you can see well enough to see what is in front of you.

  • He is sighted, which means that he can see well enough to see what's going on around him.
  • She is blind, which means that she can't see anything.
hyperopia

Hyperopia is a condition in which people have trouble seeing close objects clearly. They might have to strain to see things that are close to them.

  • The patient has a mild form of hyperopia, which means that she can see objects up to a distance of four feet clearly.
  • The patient has a severe form of hyperopia, which means that she can see objects only up to a distance of two feet clearly.
curvatures

There are two types of curvatures: convex and concave. Convex curvatures are surfaces that are shaped like a bowl or a spoon. Concave curvatures are surfaces that are shaped like a bowl that is inverted.

  • The car has a convex curvature, because the shape of the car is shaped like a bowl.
  • The car has a concave curvature, because the shape of the car is shaped like a bowl that is inverted.
presbyopia

Presbyopia is a condition that affects people's ability to see in the near-violet (UV) range. As people get older, their eyes start to lose their ability to see in the UV range. This can lead to problems when it comes to reading, driving, and other activities that require close vision.

  • He needs presbyopia glasses to read the fine print.
  • The new glasses help topresbyopia people to see in the UV range.
sculpts

A sculptor is someone who creates sculptures out of stone, clay, or other materials. They often use different techniques to create interesting and beautiful works of art.

  • The sculptor used a variety of techniques to create the sculpture.
  • The sculptor created a sculpture of a woman.
carves

To carve is to cut or shape something with a sharp object. Carving is often used to make objects look more beautiful or artistic.

  • The artist carved the statue of the goddess using a very sharp knife.
  • The sculptor was carving the statue of a woman when he found her.