Elementary - I Can See Clearly Now (B0020)

 Elementary - I Can See Clearly Now (B0020)

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.

Key Vocabulary

seem to be 

Phrase 

appears or is

struggle 

Verb 

try very hard

20/20 vision 

Phrase 

perfect eyesight

make out 

Verb 

see

far sighted 

Phrase 

see far-away things more clearly than things nearby

as blind as a bat 

Phrase 

have really poor vision 

vision 

Noun (singular)

ability to see things

blurry 

Adjective 

not clear

pick out 

Phrase 

choose

prescription 

Noun (singular)

a message written by a doctor that tells people what medicine to take

Supplementary Vocabulary

check-up 

Noun (singular)

regular examination by a doctor to make sure a person is healthy

short sighted 

Adjective 

unable to see things far away (AmE)

nearsighted 

Adjective 

unable to see things far away (BrE)

contacts 

Noun (plural)

lenses you wear directly on your eyes to help you see

optometrist 

Noun (singular)

eye doctor 

prescribe 

Verb 

officially tell someone to use a medicine or treatment

lenses 

Noun (plural)

clear, curved piece of glass that helps people see better