Breakthrough: Successful Whole-Eye Transplant Gives Man New Hope for Sight
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A hospital in New York City has successfully performed the world's first eye transplant, giving hope to those suffering from blindness. The patient, Aaron James, an electrician who lost his left eye due to a workplace accident, underwent a 21-hour surgery to receive a donor eye. While it is still uncertain if James will regain his sight, the transplant operation was successful, and the eye appears healthy. This groundbreaking procedure could pave the way for future advancements in curing blindness and restoring vision.
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