The first patient in the country to receive an artificial cornea said his transplant has enabled him to continue to see his "lovely wife".Cecil Farley became the first patient in England to receive an artificial cornea transplant in February.Thanks to the success of the procedure, the 91-year-old can continue with his busy social life and drive around the Surrey village where he lives with his wife Elizabeth.

The first patient in the country to receive an artificial cornea said his transplant has enabled him to continue to see his "lovely wife".Cecil Farley became the first patient in England to receive an artificial cornea transplant in February.Thanks to the success of the procedure, the 91-year-old can continue with his busy social life and drive around the Surrey village where he lives with his wife Elizabeth.