More than 1000 First Nations Queenslanders underwent surgery to restore sight

30/07/2024 9 min
More than 1000 First Nations Queenslanders underwent surgery to restore sight

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Episode Synopsis

First Nations people are more likely to suffer serious sight deterioration at an earlier age than non-Indigenous Australians. However, in many cases this fate can be reversed: a cataract surgery can restore sigh in even near-blind patients.