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Restored Sight is precious gift for 21-year-old Bruce Stevens, who saw fiancee for first time after he had corneal transplant operation
Restored Sight is precious gift for 21-year-old Bruce Stevens, who saw fiancee for first time after he had corneal transplant operation

Restored Sight is precious gift for 21-year-old Bruce Stevens, who saw fiancee for first time after he had corneal transplant operation

Date6/9/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: Restored Sight is precious gift for 21-year-old Bruce Stevens, who saw fiancee for first time after he had corneal transplant operation.
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