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54-year-old chimpanzee regains sight after cataract surgery

Original: 🐵 NEW: Pierre, a 54-year-old # chimpanzee at ChimpHaven # sanctuary in # Louisiana , was blind from # cataracts until ve

Pierre, a 54-year-old chimpanzee living at the ChimpHaven sanctuary in Louisiana, was blind from cataracts until veterinary ophthalmologist Kenneth Pierce replaced his clouded lenses. Caretakers spent months training Pierre to hold his face against the mesh and keep his eyes still so the procedure could be performed. He can now see again, and the story has been widely shared as a feel-good animal care item.

Why now: The heartwarming account of an elderly chimp recovering his sight is being circulated as uplifting news.

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• 🐵 NEW: Pierre, a 54-year-old # chimpanzee at ChimpHaven # sanctuary in # Louisiana , was blind from # cataracts until veterinary ophthalmologist Kenneth Pierce replaced the clouded lens. His caretakers spent months training him to hold his face to the mesh and keep his eyes… · tksst@fediscience.org · 5

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