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The six-year-old Chinese boy who had his eyes gouged out by a woman believed to be his aunt may one day see again after a Hong Kong hospital offered him "electronic eyes"/AFP

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Hong Kong doctor offers implants to eye-gouged boy

Lam’s medical team visited Guo, who is currently being treated in Shanxi, on Saturday.

“He seemed cheerful given that he has gone through so much. He is a very brave boy,” team member Dr Fairooz P. Manjandavida told the South China Morning Post.

Although initial reports suggested that his corneas were missing, prompting speculation that he had been attacked for organ sales, Chinese authorities have ruled that out, saying the corneas were still attached.

The attack has shocked the nation and has stirred fury on the Internet with users demanding retribution.

Adding confusion to the situation, however, Chinese state media reported Wednesday that a local hospital in Shanxi province will provide Guo with artificial eyes.

Xinhua cited Jia Yading, the director of Shanxi Eye Hospital, as saying Guo’s eyelids have healed and the hospital will implant the prosthetic eyes in a month.

“The artificial eyes cannot restore his sight,” Jia said, according to Xinhua, which identified her as head of the therapeutic team responsible for his treatment.

No one who could comment on the report was available at the hospital late Wednesday.

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