His injuries are a perforated right ball in which the retina became detached. The retina has been operated on and is now replaced and the general condition of the eye is greatly improved. Detailed vision has been damaged but had the operation not been done future complete blindness must have been inevitable.
Pte. Courtney, who is a native of Bray, Wicklow, and is the personification of physical fitness, was specially grateful for the skilful treatment and efficient nursing he is receiving at St. Dunstan's.
The Government has entrusted St, Dunstan's with the treatment of serious eye casualties in the present war in the Fighting Forces, the Home Defence, Auxiliary and Mercantile Marine Services, as well as the Fishing Fleets and Mine sweeping units. Civilian casualties from enemy action will also be treated medically and surgically at St. Dunstan's. St. Dunstan's has nearly 2,000 war-blinded men of the last war still under its care,
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