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Lebanon's Ophthalmologist Battles Surge Of Eye Injuries

A man who was injured in the explosion of one of the handheld devices, lies inside an operation room ahead of an eye surgery at the Eye Specialist hospital, in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

Lebanon has been reeling from a devastating series of explosions that occurred last week, resulting in a significant loss of life and a large number of injuries. The explosions were triggered by the detonation of thousands of hand-held devices, believed to belong to the Hezbollah militant group, which exploded simultaneously, causing widespread destruction.

Medical professionals, such as ophthalmologist Elias Jaradeh, have been working tirelessly to treat the influx of patients with eye injuries. Many individuals have suffered severe damage to their eyes, with some facing permanent blindness. The attacks have left a lasting impact on the community, with both civilians and Hezbollah fighters among the casualties.

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