Mayo Clinic: Video: Lasik Eye Surgery

Your eye cells come in different shapes and serve different functions; rod-shaped cells see shapes and cone-shaped cells see color. Video 18 in the series of 47 teaches all about vision. Scholars see (no pun intended!) how vision works....

Learn about melanoma or skin cancer, how it develops and spreads, and what is the common treatment, in this Mayo Clinic animated video. (1 min, 55 sec)

Learn about the medical procedure percutaneous coronary intervention or coronary angioplasty, in this short animated video from the Mayo Clinic. (1 min, 8 sec)

Learn about the heart and the circulatory system in this digital animation of how the process works. (2 min, 58 sec)

Learn about the anatomy of the human ankle and the common cause of ankle sprains in this brief animated video with narration [0:19]

Take a look inside the human eye in this slideshow of photos, eye diagrams and descriptions that help explain the parts and functions of the eye.

Students study the structures of the human eye.  In this eye device lesson students examine different eye problems and devices that can help to resolve them. 

After looking at the history of cataract surgery techniques, your high schoolers will have a new perspective on medical and scientific advances. Kids alternate between watching short video clips, class discussion, and computer research....

Why would a woman need a hysterectomy? Learn common medical reasons for getting a hysterectomy, hysterectomy methods, and alternatives to surgery. Links are provided to descriptions of a number of uterine problems.

Learn about the differences between Lasik and eye transplant.