B1 – Intermediate
Originally, eye color change surgery is used to repair an eye injury or other medical conditions. Nowadays, it is also used for cosmetic reasons as a permanent substitute to colored contact lenses. It may seem like a convenient option for those who regularly use colored contact lenses. In this case however, convenience comes with greater risks.
Read the article and know more about this risky cosmetic procedure.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2409/240902-eye-colour-change.html
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does the phrase “opt for” mean? “Increasing numbers of people worldwide are opting for cosmetic surgery to enhance their looks.” Use it in a sentence.
- What is the meaning of the word “likelihood“? “Research conducted by the online eyewear store Overnight Glasses asserts that eye colour surgery comes with a 92 percent likelihood of complications.“. Make a sentence and give two synonyms.
- What does “to highlight something” mean?” Dr Ashley Brissette highlighted things that could go wrong. ” Use it in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What are the risks associated with the eye colour change procedure?
- Why do you think people would choose to have this procedure?
- In your opinion, what other cosmetic procedures are risky?
- What is your stand on cosmetic surgeries?