With Cataracts Gone, Gorilla Rediscovers World

A 42-year old lowland gorilla at Miami's Metrozoo is back on exhibit after undergoing state-of-the-art surgery that has restored her sight. Josephine the gorilla underwent surgery Friday to remove severe cataracts and implant new lenses in each of her eyes. The procedure, performed less than a dozen times on gorillas, was a success...Source

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