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World Service,20 Oct 2025,49 mins

Eye implant helps blind patients read again

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Doctors in London have successfully trialled a treatment for a type of blindness that affects millions of people around the world. We speak to our medical editor and hear from a patient who took part in the trial. Israeli tank fire has reportedly killed at least three people east of Gaza City. The Israeli military said it fired on people who crossed an agreed-upon boundary line. We hear from people in Gaza and speak to our correspondent. We hear from people in India who are set to celebrate “green Diwali†– using environmentally friendly firecrackers, amid alarming pollution levels in the capital Delhi. As Gen Z protests gain momentum around the world, we bring together young activists from Peru, Morocco and Bangladesh. Presenter: Rahul Tandon. (Photo: Sheila Irvine, who is registered blind, is able to read again)

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