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<p>Imani, the 18-year-old female common hippopotamus at Dublin Zoo. The hippo successfully underwent the first recorded cataract surgery on this species worldwide, performed by Dublin Zoo’s animal care team. Pictures: Patrick Bolger Photography</p>

outdoors

World first — hippopotamus has cataract surgery in Dublin

Visually impaired hippo, Imani, has had sight restored to her left eye thanks to a very successful specialist procedure

<p>A 2022 photo of Cork South-West TD Michael Collins welcoming patients on to the 100th Belfast or Blind Bus for their cataract procedures in Belfast. Picture: Neil Michael.</p>

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Fury as HSE cuts refunds to those going North for cataract operations

<p>Belfast or Blind bus: Martin Collins (on the left by the window) and John Ambrose. John, 75, was told a month ago he would not get cataracts in his eyes done for at last two years. Picture: Neil Michael</p>

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Belfast or Blind: 100th bus departs for cataracts service

Two boys enjoying kayaking on lake

parenting

It is vital to protect kids' eyes from sunshine with sunglasses

More than 4,100 people waiting for cataract procedure

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More than 4,100 people waiting for cataract procedure

Medic: Cataract centres could save State millions

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Medic: Cataract centres could save State millions

People with cataracts face ‘going blind’ on waiting lists

People with cataracts face ‘going blind’ on waiting lists

People suffering from poor vision because of cataracts are waiting on public lists so long they are in danger of going blind, it has been claimed.

Wed, 09 Aug, 2017

Natural health: Lumpy breasts and cataracts

Natural health: Lumpy breasts and cataracts

Megan Sheppard gives advice on what to do if you have a problem with lumpiness in my breasts.

Fri, 15 Jul, 2016