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Alexandra McGary: Law clerk, 46, who lost the vision in her eye to cancer, is examined by Dr. Hugh McGowan, one of two surgeons to do the implant.
Alexandra McGary: Law clerk, 46, who lost the vision in her eye to cancer, is examined by Dr. Hugh McGowan, one of two surgeons to do the implant.

Alexandra McGary: Law clerk, 46, who lost the vision in her eye to cancer, is examined by Dr. Hugh McGowan, one of two surgeons to do the implant.

Date6/14/1991
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The eyes have it: Former world-ranked welter weight Sammy Luft sping, whose career ended in 1940 because of an injury in the ring, is examined by Toronto ophthalmologist Albert Cheskes. Following a study, Dr. Cheskes is concerned that a number of boxers may have suffered eye injuries but a re unaware of serious problems which could endanger their vision unless they seek help.
The eyes have it: Former world-ranked welter weight Sammy Luft sping, whose career ended in 1940 because of an injury in the ring, is examined by Toronto ophthalmologist Albert Cheskes. Following a study, Dr. Cheskes is concerned that a number of boxers may have suffered eye injuries but a re unaware of serious problems which could endanger their vision unless they seek help.
10/12/1987
Dr. Neil Hutchinson: Part of team of surgeons who reattached hand yesterday.
Dr. Neil Hutchinson: Part of team of surgeons who reattached hand yesterday.
1/21/1988
Gift of sight: Mornine Poonah, 56, was blind in one eye, and had only 1 per cent vision in the other, before an operation last year by mississauga ophthalmologist Dr. Brian Newbigin. Now she has 25 per cent vision in one eye, which is improving steadily as she becomes accustomed to her glasses.
Gift of sight: Mornine Poonah, 56, was blind in one eye, and had only 1 per cent vision in the other, before an operation last year by mississauga ophthalmologist Dr. Brian Newbigin. Now she has 25 per cent vision in one eye, which is improving steadily as she becomes accustomed to her glasses.
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Centre of controversy: William Morris, 64, who has been practising naturopathy - nutrition, exercise, vitamins and healthy living - for 35 years is one of 160 licensed practitioners in Ontario the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons wants to put out of business
Centre of controversy: William Morris, 64, who has been practising naturopathy - nutrition, exercise, vitamins and healthy living - for 35 years is one of 160 licensed practitioners in Ontario the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons wants to put out of business
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Progress recorded: Dr. Mark Mandelcorn of Mount Sinal tests eyes of Michel Paquet of Timmins, who was blinded in a mining accident. Mandelcorn, who says he has rarely seen such badly damaged eyes, performed the operations that have given Paquet normal vision in one eye.
4/11/1987
Fluff Ball: Dr. Kevin Saldanha of Mississauga's Creditview Animal Hospital implants microchip into a cat with the help of Rose Nigrello. If pet gets lost, its microchip number can be read by scanners at shelters.
Fluff Ball: Dr. Kevin Saldanha of Mississauga's Creditview Animal Hospital implants microchip into a cat with the help of Rose Nigrello. If pet gets lost, its microchip number can be read by scanners at shelters.
1/26/1998
A Sarnia pediatrician convicted of sexually assaulting nurses and patients' mothers over a 16-year period has been ordered not to practise medicine for six months. And Dr. Kunwar Singh, 49, will lose his licence for a minimum 18 months if he's convicted of a similar charge within the next four years, a disciplinary hearing of the College of Physicians and Surgeons has ruled. [Incomplete]
A Sarnia pediatrician convicted of sexually assaulting nurses and patients' mothers over a 16-year period has been ordered not to practise medicine for six months. And Dr. Kunwar Singh, 49, will lose his licence for a minimum 18 months if he's convicted of a similar charge within the next four years, a disciplinary hearing of the College of Physicians and Surgeons has ruled. [Incomplete]
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Positive outlook: Genny McCarthy, 8, leads a normal life though she lost an eye to cancer.
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