Filipina's 35-year trauma ends with successful eye surgery

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Jovi Jacao, a 42-year-old Filipina healthcare assistant, has undergone successful oculoplastic surgery in the UAE after living with the trauma of losing an eye in a childhood accident. The surgery restored her eye socket and provided her with a customized prosthetic eye. For 35 years, Jovi struggled with self-esteem issues and emotional scars from her injury. The surgery, performed by Dr. Fairooz PM, involved complex socket reconstruction, allowing Jovi to regain a natural appearance and confidence. Jovi expressed gratitude for the life-changing procedure, stating it has allowed her to reclaim her identity and feel whole again. She can now look in the mirror without self-consciousness and enjoy social interactions.


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