Video Segments: “Eye-Opening Discoveries”

LESSON PLAN OVERVIEW | ACTIVITIES | VIDEO SEGMENTS

Stream the video segments from the playlist below, or scroll to the bottom of the page to find downloadable QuickTime versions of the videos. These videos are also used in the lesson plan “Eye-Opening Discoveries” (grades 4-8).

Downloadable QuickTime versions of the video segments:
(Note: To download a video, right-click on the video title and click “Save Link As…” or “Save Target As…” On a Mac, press the CTRL key and simultaneously click the mouse, then save the link.)

Clip 1: “An introduction to cataracts and cataract surgery”
An overview of cataracts, cataract surgery and Charlie Kelman’s desire to remove a cataract through a small incision.

Clip 2: “The search for a tool”
Charles Kelman’s search for a tool that could help him perform cataract surgery.

Clip 3: “Charles Kelman’s first human surgeries”
Charlie Kelman’s first human cataract surgeries using phacoemulsification.

Clip 4: “The critics”
Criticism of Charlie’s work.

Clip 5: “Acceptance”
A look at why people began to accept and respect Charlie’s work and at how his discoveries are being used today.

Lesson plans for Through My Eyes: The Charlie Kelman Story were created by the LAB@Thirteen, Thirteen’s Community and Educational Outreach Department. Funding for the educational resources is provided by The Dr. Charles and Ann Kelman Family Foundation and Astoria Federal Savings.