Lesson Introduction: In this lesson, we will join our friend Aurthur on a trip to the doctor, the eye doctor that is! Along the way, we will learn some helpful English words and phrases about doctors and eyesight.

A: Hello, Arthur. What seems to be the problem?
B: Hey doc. Well, I think I might need glasses. I’m getting headaches, and I really struggle to see things that are far away. But I have always had 20/20 vision.
A: Sounds like you may be far-sighted. OK, then,cover your left eye and read the chart in front of you.
B: Mmm… X, E, R, 3, a question mark, and I can’t quite make out the other symbol but I think it’s the peace sign.
A: Wow, Arthur! You’re as blind as a bat!
B: Yeah, I know, my vision is really blurry at times.
A: Ok, then, head on over to the other room and pick out some frames while I fill out your prescription.
B: Thanks, doc!
A: Arthur, that’s the bathroom.

seem to be  appears or is
struggle   try very hard
20/20 vision   perfect eyesight
make out  see
far sighted   see far-away things more clearly than things nearby
as blind as a bat   have really poor vision
visiona   bility to see things
blurry   not clear
pick out   choose
prescription   a message written by a doctor that tells people what medicine to take
check-up     regular examination by a doctor to make sure a person is healthy
short sighted  unable to see things far away (AmE)
nearsighted   unable to see things far away (BrE)
contacts   lenses you wear directly on your eyes to help you see
optometrist  eye doctor
prescribe   officially tell someone to use a medicine or treatment
lenses  clear, curved piece of glass that helps people see better