I have two artificial lenses in my eyes as a result of cataracts ten years ago. My vision, throughout my life, was about 20/200 correctable to 20/20 with thick glasses. After my cataract surgery I had 20/20 vision, threw away my glasses, and changed my life.
Over 20 years ago I had an industrial accident that resulted in my left leg not functioning properly. Last year I had a knee replacement surgery that greatly improved function - not to mention looks (as long as you ignore the scar running right down the middle). Before the knee surgery I could not bend my knee enough to ride a bicycle. After the surgery I rode a bike to my first post-op examination with my orthopedic surgeon only 4 weeks after the operation.
Were it not for advances in medicine and surgical techniques I would be blind in both eyes and crippled right now. Last weekend my wife and I took mountain bikes and rode some trails in Idaho. I have no idea where this is leading, but I can tell you that my life is vastly improved because I'm a cyborg now.
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