Paralyzed Montreal firefighter regains sight after surgery

Paralyzed Montreal firefighter regains sight after surgery

December 30, 2025 5:38 pm EST.

“I'm able to see them now,” said Michael Lavigne, a paralyzed Montreal firefighter, about regaining his sight after a long-awaited cataract surgery. He now requires implants to improve his speech and eat certain foods. Gareth Madoc-Jones reports.

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