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2011년 1월 6일 목요일

1/3 Talk about vision enhancement surgeries.

The two most common types of vision enhancement surgeries are Lasik and Lasek.
* vision enhancement surgery: 시력 교정술
ex> There are several procedures over there that enhance people's vision.

More and more people have been kicking their glasses and contact lenses to the curb with the help of Lasik and Lasek surgeries.
* kick ~ to the curb: ~을 제거하다, 없애버리다.
ex> Kick stress to the curb - preparing for the holiday.

Some people hesitate to receive these procedures because they fear permanent damage to their eyes.
ex> If left untreated, diabetes can cause permanent damage to one's organ.

Both surgeries involve the use of a laser to reshape the surface of the eye.

The Lasik procedure requires the cutting of a thin flap on the cornea.
* cornea: 각막

Many people get 20/20 vision after these surgeries.
* 20/20 vision: 1.0 교정시력, cf> 20/10 vision: 2.0 교정시력
ex> I used to have 20/20 vision when I was in college.

There are common side effects such as dry eyes and night glare.
* night glare: 빛 번짐 현상
ex> It's hard to drive when it's dark because I have night glare.

@ I have to get my eyes rechecked. 시력 검사를 다시 받아봐야겠어.
* It's super blurry. 완전히 뿌옇게 보여.

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