A Needle in Your Eye for Science


	A Needle in Your Eye for Science

cpltaiji

5-21-2007 11:28 AM

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technology, science, medicine, healthcare, health, general interest

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5-21-2007 2:29 PM

gingembre

I hope it works. I would do it if given the opportunity and there was a chance that it could help restore the sight in my eye.

5-22-2007 7:02 AM

fudzzz

I hope it works too. Everyone deserves a chance to use their eyes and experience this beautiful world we live in.

Science ftw!!!

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