A toddler from Russia regained her sight after undergoing surgery in Israel. The girl lost her vision as a result of surgery she underwent in both eyes at birth. Doctors at a Jerusalem clinic reconstructed her right eye, and she began regaining vision a month ago, the Israeli daily Ma’ariv reported. The girl is due to return to Russia next month.
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