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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 medical procedure was administered to a female patient over the age of 60 who had suffered bilateral vision loss due to complications arising from previous surgeries.

The announcement was made public by the hospital administration. This milestone marks a significant medical achievement for the institution in expanding its specialized surgical capabilities to restore sight to patients with severe ocular complications.

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