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Blind Vulture To Undergo Cataract Surgery

Gyps Africanus African white backed vulture for article about cataract surgery

A young African white-backed vulture is preparing to undergo cataract surgery in hopes of restoring his eyesight.

In the first operation of its kind on any African vulture species, an 11-month-old Gyps Africanus diagnosed with advanced cataracts will hopefully be able to see the world around him, thanks to the vets at Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute.

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