Why We Started Shooting Lasers Into People’s Eyeballs

The video explores the fascinating function of eyes and the reliance on vision. It delves into the history and development of laser eye surgeries like LASIK and cataract removal, highlighting the role of excimer lasers. The process of LASIK surgery is explained, along with innovations in cataract surgery, particularly the contributions of Patricia Bath. The video concludes with advancements in laser technology for maintaining eye health.

What are the common vision problems that glasses can correct?

• Glaucoma and cataracts

• Macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa

• Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism

• Color blindness and night blindness

What was the main advantage of using excimer lasers in LASIK surgery?

• They were faster than any other method

• They could be used without any surgical skill

• They allowed for more precise and controllable surgery

• They were cheaper than traditional methods

Who was the Soviet ophthalmologist that popularized radial keratotomy?

• Patricia Bath

• Svyatoslav Fyodorov

• John Doe

• Albert Einstein

What innovation did Patricia Bath bring to cataract surgery?

• The invention of contact lenses

• The discovery of a new type of cataract

• The development of the Laserphaco Probe

• The use of ultrasound to break up cataracts

What is the main purpose of using lasers in cataract surgery?

• To break up cataracts without heating surrounding tissues

• To enhance peripheral vision

• To change the color of the eyes

• To improve night vision