Eye doctor in China returns to performing surgeries 4 years after being stabbed by patient
Doctor becomes famous during recovery process, pursues advanced technologies in medicine
An eye doctor in China has made a remarkable recovery and resumed surgeries four years after suffering severe hand injuries during an attack by a patient.
Before the incident, ophthalmologist Tao Yong was a prominent talent at Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, one of the top medical facilities in China.
In January 2020, a 36-year-old patient named Cui Zhengou stabbed Tao multiple times with a vegetable knife, inflicting traumatic injuries to the doctor’s skull, back, left hand, and right arm.
The attack shattered the muscles and bones in his left hand, making it impossible for him to perform his job, especially since eye surgeries require an extraordinary level of delicate hand movements.
“It was the darkest time of my life,” Tao recalled.
In September, Tao appeared on China’s state broadcaster CCTV, picking up his scalpel once again after a long recovery journey to perform eye surgery on a young girl.
Tao became a household name during his rehabilitation, as many people sympathised with him and praised his courageous and positive attitude that helped him overcome adversity.
