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Plastic cornea implant, the first of its type in Canadian medical history, was performed at Scarborough General Hospital yesterday on a man who was bl(...)
Plastic cornea implant, the first of its type in Canadian medical history, was performed at Scarborough General Hospital yesterday on a man who was bl(...)

Plastic cornea implant, the first of its type in Canadian medical history, was performed at Scarborough General Hospital yesterday on a man who was bl(...)

Date11/6/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: Plastic cornea implant, the first of its type in Canadian medical history, was performed at Scarborough General Hospital yesterday on a man who was blinded by explosion 22 years ago. Part of old cornea was cut away and the clear plastic window was then implanted into tissues.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0026675F