Tooth in Eye: BC Woman Sees Again After Decade of Blindness
Gail Lane, a 75-year-old woman from Victoria, B.C., regained her sight after a decade of blindness through a rare tooth-in-eye surgery. The procedure, known as osteo-odonto keratoprosthesis, involved using a tooth to hold a plastic lens, replacing the damaged cornea. After the surgery, Lane could perceive light, movement, and eventually her partner’s face and her dog’s wagging tail. The surgery, the first of its kind in Canada, was performed by ophthalmologist Dr. Greg Moloney, allowing Lane to regain her independence.
John Q. Hosedrinker