A formerly blind man in Canada can now see out of one eye after undergoing a rare 'tooth-in-eye' procedure. Brent Chapman, 34, lost his vision at 13 years old after experiencing a rare allergic reaction.
Edit: Article details the basics of the procedure and why using the patient’s own tooth is good (less chance of rejection) but doesn’t explain how it actually works. I’m hella curious about how a flattened tooth with a lens in it can help a blind person see again.
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TruthToothEdit: Article details the basics of the procedure and why using the patient’s own tooth is good (less chance of rejection) but doesn’t explain how it actually works. I’m hella curious about how a flattened tooth with a lens in it can help a blind person see again.
It’s a lens