8/25 Talk about vision enhancement surgeries.

Vision enhancement surgery has become commonplace in Korea.

* become commonplace: 보편화되다

ex> Smart phones have become commonplace all over the country.

Their prices have fallen a lot as well. The two most common types in Korea are Lasik and Lasek. More and more people have been getting rid of their glasses or contacts with the help of these surgeries. Some people hesitate to get these procedures because they fear permanent damage to their eyes.

ex> If you don’t treat it now, it may cause permanent damage to your eyes.

However, due to the improvement in technology, this is becoming less of a concern.

* less of a concern: 줄어든 걱정/우려

ex> Overweight problems have become less of a concern.

Both procedures use laser to reshape the surface of the eye. Many people get 20/20 vision after undergoing surgery.

* get 20/20 vision: 1.0 교정시력을 얻다

ex> I couldn't get 20/20 vision even after the surgery.

Some common side effects are night glare or dry eyes.

ex> The doctor explained the side effects of the surgery to me.

@ My vision has gotten worse. 시력이 나빠지고 있어

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