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Salvador B. Gautier Hospital performs first corneal transplant

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The Hospital Salvador Bienvenido Gautier successfully performed its first-ever corneal transplant, the institution announced on Sunday. The milestone medical procedure was conducted on a female patient over the age of 60.

The patient had previously lost her vision in both eyes as a result of complications stemming from prior surgeries. The successful outcome marks a significant advancement for the hospital in its surgical capabilities and specialized patient care.

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