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Surgeons in New York say they have performed the world's first complete eye transplant on a man, although it is not certain he will regain vision.
Aaron James, who survived a high-voltage electrical accident, underwent 21 hours of surgery that replaced half of his face.
Surgeons have been able to transplant corneas successfully for years.
Experts have called the breakthrough a pivotal moment in the quest to restore sight to millions of people.
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Aaron James, who survived a high-voltage electrical accident, underwent 21 hours of surgery that replaced half of his face.
Surgeons have been able to transplant corneas successfully for years.
Experts have called the breakthrough a pivotal moment in the quest to restore sight to millions of people.
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