Cataract operation gorilla gives birth

A GORILLA who successfully underwent a cataract operation after it was born blind has given birth to a baby.

Romina, a rare Western lowland gorilla, underwent two operations to restore her sight in April 2002 and September 2003. She was the first adult gorilla to undergo the treatment in Europe.

Last Tuesday, Romina, aged 25, gave birth to a baby which, at around 2lb (0.9kg), weighs the same as a bag of sugar.