CHAPTER SEVEN :9th. AUGUST, 2011
Alex lay, anaesthetized on the operating table, a clamp holding his head steady, allowing the gowned surgeon to begin this very delicate operation. The tiny dressings which had been protecting the retinas were removed and the prosthetic shells, complete with their miniature electronics, were gently inserted into the vacant orbits. The clamps holding the facial tissue were slowly released, allowing the muscles to grip the shells and fill the anterior chambers with aqueous humor.
When he was satisfied that Alex’s replacement eyes were correctly aligned, Professor Goldman motioned to Jen to inspect the final appearance. He lifted the eye-lids gently to show Major Sherlock.
“They appear fantastic and so real-looking. I just hope that Alex is going to be able
