If looks could kill, it would apparently be by biting. A blind Canadian man named Brent Chapman underwent a “tooth-in-eye” surgery to restore his vision. This rare operation involves using a patient’s tooth to support an artificial cornea. The process is conducted in two stages: first, a tooth is removed, shaped to hold a tiny lens, and implanted into the patient’s cheek to develop a blood supply. After a few months, this tooth-lens combination is transplanted into the eye, allowing light to enter and potentially restoring sight.
Chapman, who lost his vision due to Stevens-Johnson syndrome, has undergone over 50 surgeries in the past two decades. He hopes this procedure will finally help him see again. If successful, this could pave the way for more such surgeries in Canada, offering hope to others with similar conditions.
Source: NY Post
