Russian Man Treated for Sprouted Seed Found Growing Inside His Eye
A 42-year-old Russian man, Maxim Sleptsov, experienced severe headaches, eye redness, and double vision for four months after a tree branch struck his eye during a trip in Siberia. Doctors later discovered a seed had lodged inside his eye and sprouted, with its root growing about 3mm into the conjunctival tissue. The seed was successfully removed using a fine needle under local anesthesia, after which his symptoms, including migraines, resolved. Medical professionals described the case as highly unusual.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 33/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 31 Oct, 04:30 pm. Other outlets followed.