King Fahd Undergoes Eye Surgery

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Staff Writer
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Tue, 2003-05-20 03:00

RIYADH, 20 May 2003 — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd underwent eye surgery at a hospital here yesterday and the operation was a success, the Royal Court announced.

The operation for the removal of cataract from the king’s left eye was performed at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital, the announcement said.

“The operation, which was planned in advance, was carried out successfully,” the Royal Court said.

The king was admitted to the Riyadh hospital on Sunday.

Last summer King Fahd had a similar operation on his right eye at the University Hospital in Geneva.

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