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A 31-year-old Sligo man who was functionally blind has got his sight back, after being treated with a new gene therapy at the Mater University Hospital in Dublin. Stuart Haxell is the first patient to receive the 'Luxturna' treatment in Ireland |

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Employment Law Ireland1 year ago

I couldn’t help but smile watching that—his excitement is absolutely contagious! Wishing the best of luck and plenty of joy in discovering all the new sights ahead. Enjoy every moment!

TopStoryContent1 year ago

"When Frank Stein grew concerned for his elderly neighbor's safety, he called the police. But nothing prepared him for what was hidden behind her garage door.":

Liv💙🇮🇪💙1 year ago

Best if luck to him going forward

NíThiarnán1 year ago

Wow 🤩 a good news story 👏🏻❤️

Robert Davis (AM)1 year ago

God bless him.

IrishDad (Fella) 🇮🇪🇪🇺1 year ago

Go science 🧪 👍 Note this is the same science that is warning about global warming 🫵

pbo1379 👨🏼‍💻1 year ago

Incredible

PatKennyFan20041 year ago

@Adam_Cullen8 shit like this make me cry ngl

Finn Mustard ( Pat’s Nephew 🔧)1 year ago

💚

Michael Kirby1 year ago

Delighted for him! Congratulations to all involved

Michael Cunningham1 year ago

That's incredible 👏

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