A tear runs from Marie Tyrrell's eye as she is prepared for cataract surgery performed by Dr. Richard Fichman on April 14, 2008 at Fichman's office in Manchester. Marie developed cataracts, a side-effect of chemotherapy, roughly two years after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. Having a terminal illness, Marie was hesitant about spending money on an expensive surgery that may only benefit for a few months. Fichman donated his services, using the new lens implant Crystalens, for free.

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