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Bolshoi art director Filin undergoes eyes surgery, no complications

As for his eyesight, it is early to make predictions, the doctor noted

MOSCOW, January 19 (Itar-Tass) - Bolshoi Theatre Ballet Troupe Artistic Director Sergei Filin has undergone surgery without complications. Pains do not bother him, chief physician at the 36th hospital Alexander Mitichkin told Itar-Tass.

Sergei Filin's state corresponds to the severity of the trauma, he said.

“The first day has passed after the surgery. There are no complications. Pains do not bother him. The patient is transferred from the intensive care ward to a regular room. He walks, eats, he has an appetite, Mitichkin added.

As for his eyesight, it is early to make predictions, the doctor noted.

Filin has a blindfold on his eyes after the surgery. The question about sight may be answered no earlier than in 14-21 days, the specialist said.