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An 11-year-old Welsh boy who was unable to play rugby due to a degenerative eye condition has undergone a new type of surgery.
Daniel Beresford, who suffered from Keratoconus, has had special implants placed in his eyes as part of the pioneering procedure.
Initially believed to be hay fever, Daniel's condition was only discovered after a visit to a local optician.
Mohammed Muhtaseb, who performed the operation on Daniel's eyes, said: "The concern was that scans of the cornea were showing marked deterioration, meaning the cornea was becoming increasingly pointed."
The implants placed into the eyes correct the problem and encourage the cornea to move back to its normal shape.
Daniel's father Richard added that the problem was leading to his son not attending school.
The 11-year-old indicated that he couldn't wait to get back to playing rugby but he was still sensitive to bright light.
"As soon as I get my eyes better I'll be back playing - I can't wait," he said.
An alternative option for sports players is orthorkeratology lenses.
Worn at night, they are ideal for those in the sports world as they prevent the need for wearing visionary aids during the day.
