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Title:
An investment in sight / [presented by] the Iowa Lions Eye Bank and the Department of Ophthalmology of the University of Iowa.
Publisher:
The Media Preserve for University of Iowa Libraries,
Copyright Date:
2016
Description:
1 videodisc (12 min., 42 sec.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject:
Iowa Lions Eye Bank.
Eye banks.
Donation of organs, tissues, etc.
Cornea--Transplantation.
Eye--Surgery.
Medical films (Motion pictures)
Promotional films.
Other Authors:
University of Iowa. Department of Ophthalmology, presenter. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79094676
Iowa Lions Eye Bank, presenter. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2016041233
Notes:
DVD reformatted from 16 mm film reel. IaU File name: 31858063639938 IaU
Summary:
Explains the purpose and operation of the Iowa Lions Eye Bank, and new techniques which make possible the preservation of corneas; shows the experiences of a young boy, David, who has impaired vision because of a scarred cornea, and the corneal transplant surgery which greatly improves his vision. Shows that David's operation was made possible by many people: surgeons, amateur radio operators, Lions Club members, and especially the citizens who donate their time, their money, and their eyes.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)945581605
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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