US hospital helps wounded Ukrainian soldiers regain eyesight | VOANews

Since 2015, one of America’s oldest eye clinics, Wills Eye Hospital, has been helping
wounded Ukrainian soldiers with severe head or face injuries get their vision back. For one surgeon with Ukrainian roots, the work is personal. Iryna Solomko has the story, narrated by Anna Rice.
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[@Justyn-yt]

It is heartbreaking to see Ukraine sending soldiers of all ages, including very young individuals, to the front lines. This leads to tragic deaths and desperate attempts to flee to Russia for safety. This must end-no more lives should be sacrificed. It’s historically troubling that, while we have always honored the victims of Russia, we now suddenly declare Russia as the enemy. This war is a profound tragedy that violates the very essence of humanity. It needs to stop immediately, and peace talks must begin to forge a lasting resolution. I demand this as a native German who yearns for peace and justice for all.

[@RyanBosch-t7u]

meanwhile my folks are passing away from cancer because they cant afford the treatments. but hey at least some of those radical ukrainians get help right? do you have any idea how many of us became americans in the first place? our families fled ukraine!

[@yvonnetomenga5726]

Bless these doctors, the hospital, and the donors. Eyesight is so precious to us as humans. This is a great gift to try to heal the scars of war.
Slava Ukraini. Heroyem Slava.
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